Jul 31, 2013
If you have to take these $52-billion cuts every year going outward, no flexibility in the world is really going to fundamentally change the dire scenarios.
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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Jul 31, 2013
if Congress does not act, if we don't do something to shut off sequestration, we have a very bleak future in terms of our national security.
Jul 31, 2013
I can't say that I look forward to the testimony. I don't. It is not going to be pleasant.
Jul 31, 2013
if you really want to argue for more money for it, then you have to argue for less someplace else or, as I have advocated, for more revenue.
Jul 31, 2013
It is incumbent upon Congress to come up with some sort of plan to find savings and tax increases.
Jul 23, 2013
figuring out exactly what it means and what the best policies are to implement it effectively is critically important for this committee and for this Congress.
Jul 23, 2013
What does that mean, particularly within the Department of Defense? What does that mean in terms of how we shift our assets?
Jul 23, 2013
How do we do this in a way that does not make this look confrontational, but really makes it look like we are, you know, looking for partners throughout the region, including China?
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