Press Releases
September 29, 2011
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in response to the death of Anwar al-Awlaki:
"The death of Anwar al-Awlaki is a significant blow to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and to the Al Qaeda movement, which has repeatedly tried to carry out terrorist attacks against the United States and the people of Yemen.
September 28, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, congratulated the cities of Federal Way and Milton for receiving grants from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program:
September 18, 2011
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on tomorrow's official repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell":
"I applaud President Obama for fulfilling his promise to repeal the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and allow individuals to openly and honestly serve and protect the nation they love, regardless of their sexual orientation. This is a welcomed change that puts government policy in line with the values of our country.
"I applaud President Obama for fulfilling his promise to repeal the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and allow individuals to openly and honestly serve and protect the nation they love, regardless of their sexual orientation. This is a welcomed change that puts government policy in line with the values of our country.
September 14, 2011
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, recognized the contributions of Hispanic Americans for National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th):
"Hispanic Americans have made outstanding contributions in business, education, the military, government, and the arts.
"Hispanic Americans have made outstanding contributions in business, education, the military, government, and the arts.
September 12, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after passage of H.R. 2887, the Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011:
"I support the passage of this bill to avoid a repeat of the harmful August Federal Aviation Administration shutdown that cost 4,000 federal employees and 70,000 construction workers part of their paychecks.
September 8, 2011
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in observance of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attack:
"This Sunday, we will observe the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. This was a tragic day in American history that changed the world in a substantial way.
"This Sunday, we will observe the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. This was a tragic day in American history that changed the world in a substantial way.
September 7, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress presenting "The American Jobs Act":
September 4, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on Labor Day 2011:
On Labor Day, we honor the American worker, the engine of our economy, and our most important resource. It is also time to remember the important role labor unions and collective bargaining rights have historically played in supporting our nation's workers and shaping the backbone of America's strong middle class.
On Labor Day, we honor the American worker, the engine of our economy, and our most important resource. It is also time to remember the important role labor unions and collective bargaining rights have historically played in supporting our nation's workers and shaping the backbone of America's strong middle class.
August 29, 2011
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the verdict in the Jason Puracal trial in Nicaragua:
"Jason Puracal has been taken away from his wife and son for nearly nine months and put on trial for drug trafficking and money laundering.
"Unfortunately, last night, Jason was convicted of all counts against him in a flawed Nicaraguan justice system. I was hoping for a better outcome for Jason and his family.
"Jason Puracal has been taken away from his wife and son for nearly nine months and put on trial for drug trafficking and money laundering.
"Unfortunately, last night, Jason was convicted of all counts against him in a flawed Nicaraguan justice system. I was hoping for a better outcome for Jason and his family.
August 24, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, held a town hall Thursday evening in the Burien City Council Chambers to discuss the national budget and economic policy:
"I believe it is my job to listen to the people of the Ninth District and engage with them in open public forums. I will do my best to represent my constituents and do what I feel is best for the country," said Smith.
"I believe it is my job to listen to the people of the Ninth District and engage with them in open public forums. I will do my best to represent my constituents and do what I feel is best for the country," said Smith.