May 26, 2011
I rise in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
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 26, 2011
I do oppose the amendment, and I will yield to my colleagues to explain our side. I will begin by yielding 1 minute to the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the gentleman from California (Mr. Berman).
May 26, 2011
I thank Mr. Runyan for bringing this to our attention. He has explained it very well, and I think this body should support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.
May 25, 2011
I will claim the time in opposition. I am not opposed, but I am happy to yield 30 seconds of that time to Mr. McKeon to finish his statement. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes…
May 25, 2011
Throughout the bill--and we have an amendment coming up after this that is the same sort of thing. There is a lot of money in the defense budget that gets appropriated, and then for whatever reason we find out we can't actually build what…
May 25, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. As I mentioned, I'm not opposed to this amendment. In fact, I would support Mr. Rohrabacher's amendment. I understand the concerns of the chairman, but there is one point that I really want to…
May 25, 2011
I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from California. Mr. McKEON. I am committed to working with the gentleman from California and my ranking member to review our Nation's satellite export control policies and identify policy…
May 25, 2011
I want to thank the Members who offered this amendment. I too support a drawdown in Afghanistan. I want to see us get to the point where we can bring our troops home, and I think we're making progress in that direction, but there are two…
May 25, 2011
I think the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes) raises the right questions. And definitely, we do need to go after these folks militarily. Clearly, it would also be better if Congress spoke. But where I disagree with him is on the…
May 25, 2011
I oppose this for many of the same reasons I support the previous amendment. This is simply expanding a bad idea. I will point out that while it is true that it was contained in last year's National Defense Authorization Act, it is…
May 25, 2011
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, at this time I am happy to yield the balance of my time to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes). The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 3…
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