“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

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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Jan 31, 2017

I think the world has only grown more dangerous.

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Jan 31, 2017

The incredible importance of alliances... alarms me slightly about the 'America first' approach.

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Jan 31, 2017

A strong infrastructure means a strong America, an America that competes globally, supports local, regional, economic development, and creates jobs.

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Jan 31, 2017

Partnerships are going to be enormously important.

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Jan 13, 2017

This is not a vote against General Mattis. I think I made that very, very clear. I think it is very important that the House have the opportunity to hear from him, as we said we were going to do. Now, yes, he has appeared before the…

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Jan 13, 2017

I would just point out that, because of the way this law is written, General Mattis actually will not be going back to civilian life after he leaves. He is still subject to the UCMJ and, therefore, is still, in some ways, a military…

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Jan 11, 2017

I think the fact that we work together in a bipartisan way to produce a very important product every year makes this committee, frankly, unique in the House at this point.

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Jan 11, 2017

I have enjoyed working with you, respect the way you run the committee, and I look forward to an interesting year.

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Dec 12, 2016

The first duty of the United States Government is to safeguard the American people and the integrity of our free society from attacks by foreign adversaries.

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Dec 12, 2016

Given the gravity of these unprecedented attacks by a foreign state, we need a Congressional investigation that is truly bipartisan.

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Dec 12, 2016

All Americans should be deeply concerned by the reports that Russian agencies have interfered with a U.S. election.

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Dec 2, 2016

May I inquire how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 6\1/2\ minutes.

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