Jul 17, 2012
I completely agree with the chairman that sequestration is not a good idea. It would be bad for our economy, bad for defense.
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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Jul 17, 2012
We have a $1.2 trillion deficit, actually 1.3 last year, a 38-percent deficit, and it needs to be addressed.
Jul 17, 2012
It was only that sort of blind notion that somehow not raising the debt ceiling was a solution to our fiscal problems that forced us into this awful, awful decision.
Jul 17, 2012
The burden, the real burden of this committee, this House, and the Senate, and the President is to get rid of it one way or the other, to make sure that it doesn't happen.
Jul 17, 2012
Secretary Panetta, in particular, has been very forceful on explaining how awful sequestration will be.
Jul 17, 2012
It is, you know, a sort of mindless across-the-board cut in all discretionary spending. So education, transportation, infrastructure, on down the line--it would have a devastating impact.
Jul 17, 2012
We must ensure that our military remains the strongest in the world, regardless of budget constraints.
Jun 19, 2012
I think where Iran is at right now is that, as you said, Mr. Albright, they would like to be nuclear-weapons-capable because of the credibility it gives them.
Jun 19, 2012
It should not be politicized in any way, and it should be something that we do in a bipartisan way.
Jun 19, 2012
I think the President needs quite a bit of leeway on this, but with extensive oversight by Congress.
Jun 19, 2012
I think, frankly, looking back, it was a mistake for Congress to give the authorization to President Bush about the Iraq war so early in the debate.
Jun 19, 2012
The difficulty, of course, is that the military option is costly and risky, and there is not even a guarantee that it would necessarily stop Iran from developing the nuclear weapon.
Jun 19, 2012
It is our policy to stop them from getting a nuclear weapon and to put all options on the table, including the option of military action if that is necessary.
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
Though I'm not opposed to the amendment, I ask unanimous consent to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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.
May 17, 2012
That all sounds good; but the one thing that direct solar apparently can't do is actually generate energy and generate electricity. That's the problem with including it in the program for alternative energy. It may well be a very good…
May 17, 2012
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. 48 Offered by Mr. Coffman of Colorado The…
May 17, 2012
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 17, 2012
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 Washington will be postponed. Amendment No. 47 Offered by Mr. Duncan of South Carolina The…
May 17, 2012
Can I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Johnson of Ohio). The time of the gentleman from Washington has expired.
May 17, 2012
I point out that only Members of Congress are allowed to sponsor amendments. Nobody outside of that has sponsored this. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler).
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