I am sorry, at some point someone has got to tell me what ``engaging in personalities'' means. I have served in this body for a long time. I still don't know what that means. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from…
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.
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Carbajal).
on the Korean Peninsula, we are at a high-water mark since the cessation of conflict during the Korean war.
I think the number one most important thing is it is crucial to maintain a strong U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
I think the improvement of our relationship with the nation of India is one of the most positive developments in foreign relations over the last several years.
My bottom line is we need to keep making progress. We can't slide backwards.
I think to the extent that we rely on that political talking point it undercuts the fact that this all happened because of the battle over the budget.
this committee, and I know there has been bipartisan expression to this, is unalterably opposed to taking money out of DOD to fund the border wall.
if you are going to cut the State Department, you better give me more ammunition.
no greater authority on that subject than current chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said exactly that.
the comment that funding a border wall out of the Department of Defense is also unbelievably irresponsible.





