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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.
I hope all parties involved will work together to achieve what is clearly our common goal, and that is that our servicemembers who have put their lives on the line to protect our country and at our request at our order as policymakers are …
I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The ACTING CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike sections 1032, 1033, and 1034. Page 399, line 9, strike ``120 days'' and insert ``60 days''. Page…
We have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 5\1/4\ minutes remaining. Mr. McKEON. Thank you very much, Madam…
I yield myself 3 minutes. This is a very straightforward amendment that simply asks the President to put together a plan to close Guantanamo Bay. One of the complaints in recent weeks is that we've seen Guantanamo become more and more…
I yield myself the balance of my time just to say that I completely agree with the arguments of the gentleman from New Jersey. It's not a question of whether or not these people should be released. It's a question of who should make that…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Mr. Smith of Washington The Acting…
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 Washington will be postponed. {time} 0950 Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting…
I yield myself the balance of my time. There is no incentive for U.S. terrorists to come here. They are trying to attack us. But we capture them successfully, try them, and prosecute them. Abdulmutallab came here. He was captured. Yes, he…
I appreciate the opportunity to speak. I think it is very straightforward. Certainly we should acknowledge and have this bit of information made available to us, and I don't oppose that. I just want to take the time to raise the issue of…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, we have no further speakers.
I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Chairman, make no mistake about it, even with this amendment, the President of the United States and the Department of Justice will still have the ability to indefinitely detain people captured in the U.S.--be…
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