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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.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Mr. Carson of Indiana The Acting…
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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…
I support the amendment being offered. With that, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko).
I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews). {time} 1940
I now yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Davis), ranking member on the Personnel Subcommittee.
I now yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from Guam (Ms. Bordallo), who is the ranking member on the Readiness Subcommittee.
I do just want to conclude by making a special thank you to the Special Operations Command, and the Navy SEAL team in particular.
If you could just update us a little bit, Admiral, you know, send something to us on the record about what you have been doing with nonlethal uses of force.
General Mattis, you have the greatest responsibility of the commanders right now in a very, very complicated part of the world.
I do want to give special recognition to Admiral Olson since he is from Tacoma.
I associate myself with the chairman's remarks. I think he perfectly summed up the challenges the two of you face.
And this is something that I think DOD-wide and intelligence-community-wide we have to be engaged in.
The Army's logistical tail of the operational energy pipeline is a handicap that must be overcome through technological advances.
I am a big fan of General Alexander's. Could not have a better person in that position.
She and her staff continue to be incredibly strong advocates for Fort Huachuca in particular and the military in particular.
Getting a defense appropriations bill, you know, getting a process that gets us to September 30th is critically important to what everybody on this committee does.
I am a little less optimistic about the ultimate outcome and I think the members of this committee in particular should bear close scrutiny on that process.
I think we have learned a lot of hard lessons in the acquisition process about how to do that better, how to acquire equipment in the future, hopefully in a more cost-effective manner that gets there more quickly.
Your Army is in the fight and protecting those who are in the fight is our top priority.
I was in Afghanistan at the end of November and was very, very impressed with what the Marine Corps has accomplished.
One of the things that I am committed to, this whole committee is committed to is working together across party lines to get something done.
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