May 20, 2014
I claim the time in opposition. The CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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 20, 2014
I am very sympathetic to the problem. This is certainly something that the Afghan Government should not be doing. As I understand the amendment, however, this would require the U.S. Government to reimburse those private companies and then…
May 20, 2014
Point of parliamentary inquiry, a colloquy does not put an issue in a position to be in conference, does it? It has to be in either the House or the Senate bill? The Acting CHAIR. That is a matter for debate.
May 20, 2014
I now yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Tsongas), the ranking member of the Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee.
May 20, 2014
It sort of depends on why the Forest Service wants to limit that use. If there are other legitimate interests in the area and if the Forest Service doesn't want them test-firing whatever it is they are test- firing, I think we need to have…
May 20, 2014
I strongly oppose this amendment. It really doesn't make any sense whatsoever. What the bill does is it says you can't touch these things since until 2021. Now, we don't like that in the first place because this is micromanaging, again…
May 20, 2014
All right. Well, if the purpose is to withdraw the amendment, I will withdraw my reservation of objection. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was no objection. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Loretta…
May 20, 2014
Reserving the right to object, I just want to talk for a moment or two. I hear all that, and I am happy to have the amendment withdrawn. I think this is a bad idea from our side of the aisle. I have talked to a lot of people in the…
Feb 11, 2014
I have no further speakers, so if the gentleman has no further speakers I will close. I yield myself the balance of my time just really to drive home one point on the Armed Services' side of the equation, and that is the impact that…
Feb 11, 2014
There are a number of problems with this piece of legislation. One of the biggest ones is just the process of it. This has been dropped on us at the absolute last minute. In fact, on a bill that has profound impacts on the budget in a…
Dec 12, 2013
How much time remains? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 5 minutes remaining.
Dec 12, 2013
I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Tsongas), ranking member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
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