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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.
Again, I just want to thank the chairman and the staff for putting together an outstanding bill. This is no small enterprise. It is $691 billion. It is critical policy to provide for the national security for our country, critical policy…
I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews). {time} 1940
I too rise in support of this bill, the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. I want to begin by thanking the chairman and our staffs for the outstanding work that they have done putting together this bill. I think Mr. McKeon has more…
I now yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from Guam (Ms. Bordallo), who is the ranking member on the Readiness Subcommittee.
I now yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Davis), ranking member on the Personnel Subcommittee.
I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
We may have a legitimate debate about what our presence should be, how we should change it, but the notion that we can simply walk away from this problem, as Ms. Ros-Lehtinen pointed out, is simply not true. And it is a problem that…
First of all, I want to add my congratulations to our chairman, Ike Skelton, for his outstanding service to this Congress and more than anything for his outstanding service to our troops. Anyone who has worked with Ike, anyone who has…
I thank the gentleman for yielding and I rise in strong support of S. 2906, a bill introduced by Senator Cantwell that is the companion to H.R. 4401, which I introduced in the House last year. S. 2906 amends the Indian Long-Term Leasing…
This evening, Wednesday, September 29, 2010, I recorded an incorrect vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3421, the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2010. I intended to vote ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 557. ____________________
As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I support the passage of H.R. 2071, the Intelligence Authorization for Fiscal Year 2010. This important legislation addresses many critical issues for our intelligence…
I will assume that there is support for my amendment. I just want to quickly address what Mr. McKeon has said on two levels. First of all, the amendment that we will be voting on later today on Don't Ask, Don't Tell specifically leaves it…
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