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  • Statement on Shooting at Fort Hood
    Nov 9, 2009  - Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the shooting at Fort Hood Thursday, November 5, 2009. A Memorial Ceremony to honor the victims of the shooting will be held tomorrow. “The recent shooting at Fort Hood is a grave tragedy. Our brave men and women selflessly pu... More
  • Smith’s Statement on Increased Assistance to Pakistan
    Sep 30, 2009  - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who recently returned from a trip to Pakistan, made the following statement applauding the passage of the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009: “It was clear during my recent trip to Pakistan in September that our support is absolutely helping Pakistan pu... More
  • Smith Secures 17.6 Million for Local Defense Projects
    Jul 30, 2009  - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) secured nearly $18 million for local defense related projects. The projects were including in the Defense Appropriations Act, which supports our troops by providing them with weapons and equipment necessary for our national defense and makes investments in the... More
  • Rep. Smith Introduced Legislation to Support Military Families
    Jul 28, 2009  - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the Military Family Leave Act of 2009, a bill that will provide military families with the ability to spend quality time with their deployed or deploying loved ones. Specifically, this legislation would provide two weeks of unpaid leave to the spouse, childr... More
  • Smith Announces $150 Million for Ft. Lewis, McChord; $14.5 Billion Increase in Veterans Funding
    Jul 10, 2009  - Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to support our veterans and military personnel by funding critical veterans programs and health services, as well as the construction of key military facilities. This included vitally important projects and services for troops and veterans... More
  • Smith's Statement on FY10 Defense Authorization Bill
    Jun 17, 2009  - Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted in support of H.R. 2647, the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes appropriations for essential U.S. national security efforts. As chairman of the Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, Smith also... More
  • Smith's Statement on PEACE Act
    Jun 11, 2009  - Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement applauding the passage of the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, which passed the House today by a vote of 234-185.   “Pakistan is an ally and essential strategic partner in our fight against violent extre... More
  • Smith’s Statement on Foreign Relations Authorization Act
    Jun 10, 2009  - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after his vote in favor of H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011: “In recent years U.S. foreign policy has neglected two of our country’s greatest strengths - diplomacy and development. The For... More
  • Smith Statement on President’s Speech in Middle East
    Jun 4, 2009  - Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement regarding President Obama’s speech in Cairo, Egypt today: “The President’s trip to the Middle East this week and speech in Cairo today highlight the Administration’s new direction in U.S. relations with the Middle East. Since taking of... More
  • Rep. Smith Leads Delegation to Africa
    Apr 23, 2009  - Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) recently returned from leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Africa and the Middle East, including stops in Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco and Burkina Faso.  The purpose of the trip was to educate key Con... More
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