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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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May 22, 2018

I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz).

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May 22, 2018

I urge adoption of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry). The en bloc amendments were agreed to. Amendments…

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May 22, 2018

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

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May 22, 2018

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Bordallo), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Readiness.

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May 22, 2018

I support the gentleman's amendment. I just want to comment on a couple of aspects of it. I think it is incredibly important that we get more small businesses involved. Sometimes the best technology, the best ideas, that is where they…

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May 22, 2018

We have no speakers. I urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry). The en bloc amendments were agreed to…

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May 22, 2018

I have no speakers. I urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry). The en bloc amendments were agreed to…

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May 22, 2018

I, too, urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry). The en bloc amendments were agreed to.

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May 22, 2018

First, let me say I agree with Mr. Nolan on a couple of key points. Number one, I think the overseas contingency fund has come to be relied on too much. Yes, it was created before the Budget Control Act, but these wars have been going on…

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Apr 17, 2018

We have to do in this committee is figure out how can we find savings without doing damage.

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Apr 17, 2018

What these people do is not irrelevant.

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Apr 17, 2018

if we are going to do this, we are all going to have to figure out some process for saying we are going to bite the bullet, allow the DOD to have greater efficiency despite how it may impact our individual districts.

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