Dec 14, 2023
Just briefly on the 702 issue. Section 702 needs to be reformed. There is no question about that. Nobody I know of, however, says that it should completely go away. If we don't do it on this bill, it completely goes away on January 1…
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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Dec 14, 2023
No, I am not. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers) and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alabama.
Dec 14, 2023
May I inquire again as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 5 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Alabama has 2 minutes remaining.
Sep 28, 2023
If you support Ukraine, you cannot support this rule. My overarching concern here is for Ukraine. I mean, let's start with the fact that there is a Ukrainian supplemental that is needed to continue our support that the House Republicans…
Sep 20, 2023
Our military is the best in the world. It is the best in the world today with those policies. Continuously undercutting and trashing our military as being weak and woke is hurting recruitment. I will grant you that. It is completely wrong…
Sep 20, 2023
Just a couple quick points. First of all, there is no legality issue here. This policy is clearly and unequivocally legal. As the quotes from the Hyde amendment said earlier, the Hyde amendment says that the government can't pay for an…
Sep 19, 2023
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion will be followed by 5-minute votes on: A motion to close portions of the…
Jul 14, 2023
I would just note that we actually are making investments in nuclear power. It is really expensive and difficult to develop, but the investments are being made. That is part of the agenda. Mr. Chair, I yield the balance of my time to the…
Jul 14, 2023
Three quick points here. First of all, it is interesting. You can go back to 2008 and look at John McCain's campaign and, entertainingly, Sarah Palin's Vice Presidential statements about how climate change was an existential threat, and…
Jul 14, 2023
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 Texas will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 65 will not be offered…
Jul 14, 2023
I urge opposition to this bill, but I do thank the people for the process that was put in place. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
Jul 13, 2023
We are not missing our recruitment goals because we are trying to expand the people we are recruiting. We are missing our recruitment goals primarily because of COVID, and also, by the way, because a lot of Republicans are running around…
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