May 25, 2011
I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks).
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 25, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. Mr. McKEON. I ask unanimous consent that the debate time for consideration of amendment No. 42 be expanded by 10 minutes and that such time shall be equally divided and controlled by the gentleman from…
May 25, 2011
I just want to express my support for the amendment. Certainly, border security continues to be a challenge and a priority. The National Guard troops are helping. Now, in a bipartisan way, there is agreement on that, so I support Mr…
May 25, 2011
I rise to claim time in opposition, although I am not in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
May 25, 2011
I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition for a very simple reason. As the gentleman said in his opening remarks in favor of the amendment, he does not wish to micromanage what goes on in the field. I think…
May 25, 2011
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 25, 2011
I will begin by yielding 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews). (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
May 25, 2011
I yield the remainder of my time to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews).
May 25, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in opposition to this amendment for a couple of reasons. First of all, I'm curious about the ``we're not actually going to fund it out of DOD, we will fund the money somewhere else in…
May 25, 2011
I do rise to oppose this amendment. I am very sympathetic to the direction that the sponsor is headed--the notion that we need to make sure that if people see something that is a threat to them, or the service, or to our national interests…
May 25, 2011
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 25, 2011
I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. I have no further requests for time, I encourage the acceptance of the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR…
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