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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 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. Amendments En Bloc No. 2 Offered by Mr. McKeon Mr. McKEON. Mr…
I offer an amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 405, after line 9, insert the following: SEC. 1040B. DISPOSITION OF COVERED PERSONS DETAINED IN THE UNITED STATES…
I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cooper), who is the ranking member on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
Could you please let us know how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 12\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from California has 11 minutes remaining.
I just concur in the chairman's remarks and look forward to hearing from all the Members.
In a tough budget environment, such as the one we face this year, I hope to enlist all of you who care deeply about our troops and our national security in focusing on solutions to the damage to our force caused by the across-the-board…
the best thing Congress could do right now is one way or the other turn off sequestration.
But this notion that somehow torturing the discretionary budget and torturing the defense budget in particular to force us to get a budget deal is ridiculous.
Everyone here, I am sure, hopes that a budget deal can be reached, eliminating the damaging effects of sequestration on critical national interests.
The President's budget proposal represents a responsible attempt to forge a grand bargain on the budget.
There is going to be increasing pressure to separate that legal process from the command if there is not visible progress made on protecting our men and women from sexual assault and sexual harassment.
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