Sep 11, 2012
Logistics and contracting out are critical, critical parts of our military and national security operation that don't typically get the attention that they obviously deserve.
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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Sep 11, 2012
I share your remarks on the events in Libya and also in Egypt. Our thoughts and prayers certainly go out to the people who lost their lives and their families.
Jul 31, 2012
America's inability to govern ourselves past sequestration plays directly into the hands of those who spread a narrative of American decline.
Jul 31, 2012
I do agree with the chairman that it is time for all parties concerned to come together and try to find a solution to this very damaging problem.
Jul 31, 2012
So let's be realistic about the choices we face and realistic about the fact that revenue has to be a piece of the equation.
Jul 31, 2012
I completely agree with the chairman that sequestration is a problem right now.
Jul 31, 2012
But even if that's the foundation for the President's solution, let the Senate bring some version of it to a vote.
Jul 31, 2012
While the President's so-called 'balanced' plan may sound fair, it quickly collapses under scrutiny.
Jul 31, 2012
I fear this means many of our questions will go unanswered and our hearing will be used solely as an opportunity to push for the wholesale adoption of President Obama's budget plan.
Jul 31, 2012
The best thing Congress could do would be to find a solution right now to that.
Jul 31, 2012
The impacts of the uncertainty of whether or not sequestration is going to happen are having a definite impact on our economy.
Jul 31, 2012
I think this committee has done an excellent job of bringing attention to that reality.
Jul 31, 2012
Smith, Hon. Adam, a Representative from Washington, Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 17, 2012
Government spending matters. You can't just blindly cut it and assume that there is no problem.
Jul 17, 2012
Let me tell you, that attitude that you expressed right there is the number one biggest problem in solving the problem, is the notion that you have no responsibility in solving the problem.
Jul 17, 2012
The Administration is aware of the fact that this is the law. And until we change it, it is potential.
Jul 17, 2012
I hope this committee can begin to be part of the process of starting a realistic debate that can avoid the truly awful outcome that would come with sequestration.
Jul 17, 2012
If we are truly, truly committed to providing for the men and women who serve us and providing for our national security, then we absolutely have to be willing to raise the revenue to pay for that.
Jul 17, 2012
We can't hold hostage steps that will do that to the notion that we have to have a balanced budget right now or even in the next 3, 4, 5, 6 years.
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