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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.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 54 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting CHAIR…
I will be brief. I don't fundamentally disagree with the idea that we learned a lot about the relative effectiveness of masks. I am not a huge fan of them myself. The main reason they tend not to be effective is people don't wear them or…
Before I yield to Ms. Jacobs. I will say, just on the comment about doctors being like gas station owners, of course, a doctor is going to want to operate whenever you show up, that is not the way the medical profession works. I have been…
I think we have concluded our remarks as well. For all the reasons stated, I urge opposition, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Luna)…
I actually don't have any more arguments on this point other than what I have said. Mr. Chair, I urge opposition, and I yield back the balance of my time.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed. {time} 1415 Amendment No. 48 Offered by Ms. Boebert The Acting…
May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 50 Offered by Mr. Waltz The Acting CHAIR. It is now…
He is a conservative, but he happened to adopt a 2-year-old Ethiopian. He is not a fan of Trump, so people started turning on him in his own church and his own community. He said: ``The racism was grotesque. One church member asked my wife…
I do talk to people in the military all the time, and our military is doing just fine. Now, there will always be people who are opposed to greater inclusion. We have seen this throughout the military in a wide variety of areas. Way back…
There is actually quite a bit in this amendment that I do agree with. I think ideologies that are explicitly racist are problematic, and I certainly have seen that done. There are examples of the teaching of critical race theory and…
--``slavery was good for Black people because it taught them how to live in America. Another told her that she couldn't come to our house to play because `my dad said Black people are dangerous.' '' Let's deal with this rationally and…
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