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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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Sep 22, 2021

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc 3 consisting of amendment Nos. 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269…

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Sep 22, 2021

I concur in the remarks of the ranking member. I urge support for the en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 22, 2021

I also support the en bloc. This will be the last chance for me to speak before we conclude the amendment process, so I do just want to make a final pitch for the underlying piece of legislation. I think the amendment process has gone just…

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Sep 22, 2021

And I urge passage of the amendments en bloc. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Sep 22, 2021

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close, therefore, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Sep 22, 2021

I too urge support of the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 22, 2021

We spent money in a very imprudent way. We have got to instill discipline at the Pentagon so we get value for the dollars that we spend. Simply giving them another $25 billion does not do that, and $753 billion is enough. It is even better…

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Sep 22, 2021

I urge support of the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time. Miss GONZALEZ-COLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of en bloc package number two for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022. This bill…

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Sep 22, 2021

First of all, I want to get the numbers clear here. The budget proposed by President Biden was $753 billion, and by supporting this amendment, we support President Biden's budget of $753 billion, which was a $12 billion increase over last…

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Sep 21, 2021

At this time, I have no further speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Jun 14, 2021

Yes, there ought to be a law. And we are going to work on that, Mr. Johnson and I, together with others on this committee.

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May 11, 2021

I support the President's decision. It is not an easy decision. It is not a win-win-win decision where everything is going to be fine.

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