May 18, 2016
Actually, it precisely does handcuff them by telling them how to make their decisions, saying they can't make a decision based on their belief that needs for alternatives to fossil fuels are important. If we don't wish to handcuff them…
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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May 18, 2016
How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 5 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 10 minutes remaining.
May 18, 2016
I urge adoption of the en bloc amendments. I yield back the balance of my time.
May 17, 2016
May I inquire as to how much time each side has remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 13\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 11 minutes remaining.
May 17, 2016
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hultgren). The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 17, 2016
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 17, 2016
None of what has been said really changes under these amendments. What all this really is is an argument to get rid of the NSC, to say that this group of folks should not exist. As we argued before, the reason the National Security Council…
May 17, 2016
How much time does the other side have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 45 seconds remaining.
May 17, 2016
There are 80 detainees left at Guantanamo. A number have been transferred. Of those 80, I could be wrong, but I believe it is somewhere in the neighborhood of 34 of them have been cleared for transfer, basically deemed not to be risks to…
May 17, 2016
I oppose this amendment because it restricts, the President restricts, the Department of Defense from taking actions that they feel are necessary in the best interest of the national security of our country by prohibiting their ability to…
May 11, 2016
Today, Wednesday, May 11, 2016, I missed the first vote in a series of votes because I was at a medical appointment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 182 (on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 720)…
Apr 21, 2016
Today, Thursday, April 21, 2016, I was unable to be present for the first recorded vote of the day. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 162 (on passage of H.R. 4890). ____________________
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