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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 will be brief. I don't fundamentally disagree with the idea that we learned a lot about the relative effectiveness of masks. I am not a huge fan of them myself. The main reason they tend not to be effective is people don't wear them or…
I, too, urge Members to adopt the en bloc package and yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc 3 offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers). The en bloc amendments 3 were agreed to…
I would say Congress has decided. We decided on 13 flags, and we decided to trust the military installation commanders to make other decisions. We did decide. We have done this two or three times. They want us to decide something…
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 Florida will be postponed. {time} 1415 Amendment No. 48 Offered by Ms. Boebert The Acting…
--``slavery was good for Black people because it taught them how to live in America. Another told her that she couldn't come to our house to play because `my dad said Black people are dangerous.' '' Let's deal with this rationally and…
I will point out, as I am sure the gentleman recognizes, there are helicopter pilots in the Army and there are helicopter pilots who are in combat, so it is perfectly appropriate to have a helicopter pilot talk about what it is like to…
There is actually quite a bit in this amendment that I do agree with. I think ideologies that are explicitly racist are problematic, and I certainly have seen that done. There are examples of the teaching of critical race theory and…
Before I yield to Ms. Jacobs. I will say, just on the comment about doctors being like gas station owners, of course, a doctor is going to want to operate whenever you show up, that is not the way the medical profession works. I have been…
May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.
To respond to the issue of why recruitment is down, there are actually three reasons why recruitment is down. Number one is the pandemic, when they were restricted in their ability to recruit for a year and a half. Number two is because we…
I want to follow that last train of logic. Basically, if a trans person receives medical care, it is, by definition, taking medical care away from somebody else. I guess, if a cancer patient is receiving medical care, that is taking it…
I do talk to people in the military all the time, and our military is doing just fine. Now, there will always be people who are opposed to greater inclusion. We have seen this throughout the military in a wide variety of areas. Way back…
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