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.
Dec 1, 2014
So first of all, yes, sequestration needs to go away. Personally I would vote to eliminate it tomorrow and be done with it.
Dec 1, 2014
Sequestration obviously would have a devastating impact on the defense budget and on the discretionary budget in general.
Sep 17, 2014
It is because we don't think it will work, and I think that is the thing to make clear.
Sep 17, 2014
If we find enough Sunnis in Iraq and Syria who are willing to fight against ISIS, that is when we will start to be successful.
Sep 17, 2014
I think it would be better to sort of explain, you know, what, it is not a boots-on-the-ground issue.
Sep 17, 2014
the threat that we face, and ISIL is but one piece of it, is the ideological threat.
Sep 16, 2014
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, might I inquire how much time we have remaining on both sides? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 1 hour and 50 minutes remaining. The gentleman…
Sep 16, 2014
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Williams), my friend and colleague.
Sep 16, 2014
I, again, reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Pittenger), my friend and colleague.
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