Jun 13, 2013
I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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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Jun 13, 2013
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for his leadership on this issue. My opinion is that we have done what we can do in Afghanistan. A substantial portion of the mission, which was very clear, was to try to contain the Taliban and…
Jun 13, 2013
I have a parliamentary inquiry. The ACTING CHAIR. The gentleman will state it.
Jun 13, 2013
As I have no further speakers either, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. I encourage our colleagues to support the en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Jun 13, 2013
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. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Radel The Acting CHAIR. It is…
Jun 13, 2013
There are two very compelling reasons to oppose this amendment. First of all, this is, again, not recognizing the reality of sequestration and the defense budget. The way Congress seems to have reacted to the reality of the fact that the…
Jun 13, 2013
I yield myself such time as I may consume. While I understand the importance of the Department of Defense's role in all this, there are other agencies that also have an important role. The National Resources Committee minority has…
Jun 13, 2013
I yield myself the balance of my time just to say I agree with the chairman. These are technical corrections that we have agreed to, and I urge support. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I ask our colleagues to…
Jun 13, 2013
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 Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Pearce The Acting CHAIR. It is…
Jun 13, 2013
At the discretion of the Chair. That's fine. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition, even though I am not in opposition to the amendment. The ACTING CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There…
Jun 13, 2013
This has happened a couple of times. Isn't it the normal order that one person speaks, then they reserve, and then the opposition speaks? A couple of times they just moved on to their next speaker and have gone through. As I understand it…
Jun 13, 2013
Although I'm not in opposition, I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
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