“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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Feb 10, 2015

We are in the exact opposite position, facing an array of complex threats that are going to require... resources and considerable creativity.

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Feb 10, 2015

Sequestration is just a horrible place to do that.

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Feb 3, 2015

I think this is going to reverse that in a huge, huge way.

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Feb 3, 2015

the number one overall obligation is to make sure that whatever it is that we ask the men and women in our Armed Forces to do, they are trained and equipped and ready to do it.

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Jan 27, 2015

Acquisition reform has always been a challenge at the Department of Defense [DOD].

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Jan 14, 2015

I will only take a few minutes and then yield the bulk of the time to Mr. Clyburn. I rise about a particular situation that has happened to me and, I am sure, has happened to other Members that you might not be aware of. Other Members can…

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Dec 4, 2014

In closing, I want to, first of all, thank all the people who worked so hard to pull this bill together. The staffs on both the House and the Senate side do an amazing job that most people do not understand just how many long hours they…

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Dec 4, 2014

I now yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Davis), the ranking member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee.

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Dec 4, 2014

I want to join with the chairman in urging the body to pass this important piece of legislation. This bill every year helps our military do its job. It provides pay increases for the people who serve in the military, it provides for…

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Dec 4, 2014

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Kilmer).

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Dec 4, 2014

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers), my friend and colleague, a member of the Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee.

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Dec 1, 2014

Smith, Hon. Adam, a Representative from Washington, Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services.

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