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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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Feb 12, 2015

I do believe that ISIL's momentum has been blunted.

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Feb 12, 2015

But that isn't always the right strategy; because sometimes there are things that military might can't do.

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Feb 12, 2015

I think it is the largest national security threat that we face as a country.

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Feb 12, 2015

I worry a great deal about the notion that people are focused on the U.S. military as the solution to this problem.

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Feb 11, 2015

the presence of the prison continues to be an international eyesore, as I mentioned, to our allies much more importantly than to our enemies.

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Feb 11, 2015

We have the capability in the United States of America to house some of the most dangerous people in the world.

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Feb 11, 2015

It simply doesn't make policy sense to keep Guantanamo open.

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Feb 11, 2015

there is no reason on Earth that they can't be safely housed here in the U.S.

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Feb 10, 2015

we need more money, I think, to adequately to do the job that we are being asked to do

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Feb 10, 2015

What sense does it make to have the big-deck carriers?

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Feb 10, 2015

So essentially I have got a choice, and under the current resources it is reform or the oversight.

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Feb 10, 2015

We could help ourselves enormously if we got rid of sequestration.

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