Jun 14, 2016
It is enormously important that we get to the September goal of next year and have the full ability to audit the Department of Defense.
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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May 18, 2016
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 Louisiana will be postponed. {time} 1545 Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Pearce The Acting…
May 18, 2016
I urge adoption of the en bloc amendments. I yield back the balance of my time.
May 18, 2016
How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 5 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 10 minutes remaining.
May 18, 2016
I want to make clear that my opposition to the bill at this point is not just based on the exclusion of the amendment that would have lifted the discrimination against the LGBT community. That was sort of the last straw. I was on the fence…
May 18, 2016
This is clearly a problem that we need to work on. The chairman and I have worked together in talking about it and making sure that our military assets are protected as we deal with spectrum auctions. I look forward to having the…
May 18, 2016
Actually, it precisely does handcuff them by telling them how to make their decisions, saying they can't make a decision based on their belief that needs for alternatives to fossil fuels are important. If we don't wish to handcuff them…
May 18, 2016
I just want to say quickly, in the en bloc package, there was an amendment that was put in there having to do with our development of a new rocket engine and a new launch vehicle. I just want to thank publicly Mr. Rogers, the subcommittee…
May 17, 2016
I oppose this amendment because it restricts, the President restricts, the Department of Defense from taking actions that they feel are necessary in the best interest of the national security of our country by prohibiting their ability to…
May 17, 2016
There are 80 detainees left at Guantanamo. A number have been transferred. Of those 80, I could be wrong, but I believe it is somewhere in the neighborhood of 34 of them have been cleared for transfer, basically deemed not to be risks to…
May 17, 2016
How much time does the other side have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 45 seconds remaining.
May 17, 2016
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hultgren). The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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