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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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Mar 5, 2018

Our military relationship with countries like Ethiopia and Kenya and Uganda and others is very important to building the strong relationship we need.

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Mar 5, 2018

I am interested in how we can replicate that a little bit better in West Africa.

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Mar 5, 2018

I want to follow up on the West Africa question.

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Feb 13, 2018

the more friends we have in Asia, I think the better able we are going to be able to nudge China in a more positive direction.

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Feb 13, 2018

is it going to be for good or is it going to be for ill?

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Feb 13, 2018

I think, you know, that tendency towards this nationalistic drive could potentially undermine the most thing that China should be trying to do, and that is figure out how to feed 1.4 billion people.

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Feb 13, 2018

the importance of partnerships and our allies.

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Feb 13, 2018

I think that is a very important part of it as well.

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Feb 5, 2018

So to sit here and say, you know, we are going to stand up, spend all this money on defense because it would just be wrong to prioritize other things is patently absurd and insulting.

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Feb 5, 2018

The immediate short-term impact of that is that we are going to hit the debt ceiling sooner than we had expected to because less revenue is coming into the Treasury.

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Feb 5, 2018

Deterrence is also your diplomatic stance. Deterrence is dialogue.

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