Jun 13, 2013
I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting 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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Jun 13, 2013
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for his leadership on this issue. My opinion is that we have done what we can do in Afghanistan. A substantial portion of the mission, which was very clear, was to try to contain the Taliban and…
Jun 13, 2013
This has happened a couple of times. Isn't it the normal order that one person speaks, then they reserve, and then the opposition speaks? A couple of times they just moved on to their next speaker and have gone through. As I understand it…
Jun 13, 2013
At the discretion of the Chair. That's fine. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition, even though I am not in opposition to the amendment. The ACTING CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There…
Jun 13, 2013
I yield myself the balance of my time just to say I agree with the chairman. These are technical corrections that we have agreed to, and I urge support. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I ask our colleagues to…
Jun 12, 2013
I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cooper), who is the ranking member on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
Jun 12, 2013
Could you please let us know how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 12\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from California has 11 minutes remaining.
Dec 20, 2012
I do, yes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under clause 8(d)(2) of rule XXII, if the managers both support the conference report, then another Member may claim one-third of the time allotted for debate thereon. The Chair will recognize the…
Dec 20, 2012
I yield myself 3 minutes. I, too, rise in support of the conference report. I want to particularly thank Chairman McKeon, Senator Levin, and Senator McCain, who worked with us to get this product, as well as all the members of the…
May 18, 2012
I would just say that I think the gentleman raises excellent points, and I urge the body to support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.
May 18, 2012
I too support the amendment, and with that, I yield back the balance of my time.
May 18, 2012
Though I'm not opposed to the amendment, I ask unanimous consent to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
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