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.
Dec 4, 2014
I now yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Davis), the ranking member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee.
Sep 16, 2014
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher), my friend and colleague.
Sep 16, 2014
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, let me just say again that most of the arguments I have heard are, ``Don't do this.'' I haven't heard an alternative. I think what we need to remember--and we hear it a…
Sep 16, 2014
I, again, reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Pittenger), my friend and colleague.
Sep 16, 2014
The subject of boots on the ground came up, and I think this is a really important point for why this debate has been so divisive. So many people are concerned about this action. I think what we all want to do is we want to confront the…
Sep 16, 2014
I too rise in support of this amendment. As the chairman laid out, there is no question that ISIL is a clear threat to our interests, and they are a threat in two clear ways. Number one, a large number of foreign fighters are going over to…
Sep 16, 2014
I agree very strongly with Chairman McKeon on one point. You can raise all manner of different questions, but there are no guarantees. If you are trying to figure out how to vote on this and you won't vote in favor until we are guaranteed…
Sep 16, 2014
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, might I inquire how much time we have remaining on both sides? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 1 hour and 50 minutes remaining. The gentleman…
Sep 16, 2014
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Williams), my friend and colleague.
Sep 9, 2014
There are two issues important to this piece of legislation. The first that the chairman mentioned is the legality of this. However, he is wrong in the idea in saying that this is clear on its face and there is no debate. There is actually…
Sep 9, 2014
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schock).
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