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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.
The subject of boots on the ground came up, and I think this is a really important point for why this debate has been so divisive. So many people are concerned about this action. I think what we all want to do is we want to confront the…
I too rise in support of this amendment. As the chairman laid out, there is no question that ISIL is a clear threat to our interests, and they are a threat in two clear ways. Number one, a large number of foreign fighters are going over to…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, let me just say again that most of the arguments I have heard are, ``Don't do this.'' I haven't heard an alternative. I think what we need to remember--and we hear it a…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher), my friend and colleague.
what I really want to focus on is what should be done, regardless of who it is, who's in charge of it.
I agree very strongly with Chairman McKeon on one point. You can raise all manner of different questions, but there are no guarantees. If you are trying to figure out how to vote on this and you won't vote in favor until we are guaranteed…
I would again note that it is not a matter of speeding. It would be as if someone were stopped for speeding and said that there is no posted speed limit, how are you saying that I was speeding? That is the argument. It is the argument a…
Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schock).
I have to ask: What is personalities toward the President, just for a point of clarification? Personal attacks, perhaps? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are allowed to engage in debate on policy. They are not allowed to engage in…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. DeSantis), my friend and colleague and a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Mr. DeSANTIS. Mr. Speaker, it seems to me you…
May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Yoder). The gentleman from Washington has 7 minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 10 minutes remaining.
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