Jul 13, 2017
I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
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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Jul 13, 2017
This amendment basically unnecessarily ties the hands of our administration in terms of choosing how best to spend Defense dollars. Now, the gentlewoman mentions that this does not say anything about reducing our submarine force or…
Jul 13, 2017
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Missouri will be postponed.
Jul 13, 2017
There is no study whatsoever that shows this is going to cost $3.7 billion. And this amendment is not just about transgender surgery, it is about any treatment. Let's keep that in mind. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from…
Jul 13, 2017
I really want to follow up on the committee chairman's remarks. He is absolutely right. In 2011 and 2012, I was actually very intimately involved in the process of trying to update the AUMF, and I have all the bruises and scars to show for…
Jul 12, 2017
May I inquire as to how much time remains on each side. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 8 minutes remaining.
Jul 12, 2017
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Davis).
Jul 12, 2017
I just want to make two quick points, first to the point Mr. Blumenauer made about how we are planning on recapitalizing our entire nuclear arsenal. Now, we have had a robust debate about how much that is going to cost over 10, 25, 30…
Jul 12, 2017
I just want to say very quickly, I still have the concerns that I have expressed about the broader nuclear weapons issue and will talk a little bit more about that in a minute. But you know, this is a way to at least give an option to get…
Jul 12, 2017
I urge Members to support the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Jul 12, 2017
Just to clean up a couple of earlier debates we had on amendments. I just wanted to make a couple of arguments. On the nuclear weapons issue, I just want to be clear, we support a strong and robust nuclear deterrence. We are not advocating…
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