Jul 13, 2017
I agree with the chairman. I support the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Adam Smith
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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.
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Jul 13, 2017
I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
Jul 13, 2017
As I like to quote: ``Gentlemen, we are out of money; it is time to think.'' We are, in fact, running out of money--that is a Winston Churchill quote, by the way--but we appear to not be willing to do the thinking part about making choices…
Jul 13, 2017
I have no further speakers, and I urge adoption of the amendments en bloc. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
Jul 13, 2017
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Missouri will be postponed.
Jul 13, 2017
There is no study whatsoever that shows this is going to cost $3.7 billion. And this amendment is not just about transgender surgery, it is about any treatment. Let's keep that in mind. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from…
Jul 12, 2017
I just want to say very quickly, I still have the concerns that I have expressed about the broader nuclear weapons issue and will talk a little bit more about that in a minute. But you know, this is a way to at least give an option to get…
Jul 12, 2017
I claim the time in opposition, though I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jul 12, 2017
Just to clean up a couple of earlier debates we had on amendments. I just wanted to make a couple of arguments. On the nuclear weapons issue, I just want to be clear, we support a strong and robust nuclear deterrence. We are not advocating…
Jul 12, 2017
I am not going to take that much time. I agree with the chairman. This is uncontroversial and should be adopted. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
Jul 12, 2017
There is nothing political about a domestic agenda, and this isn't conditional on additional money being spent. In fact, the chairman has got it exactly flip-flop. The money that we are providing for the armed services at this point, the…
Jul 12, 2017
I support the en bloc package, as well, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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