Press Releases
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Army's plan to form a new Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a decision that will bring 1,400 new soldiers and 44 new helicopters to JBLM:
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the President's speech this evening on the international effort to prevent an international crisis in Libya:
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on participating in the Washington Innovation Summit's panel, "How Washington Wins: Pulling Together the Drivers of Growth," at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond:
Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the President's speech this afternoon on the developing situation in Libya:
"I am deeply concerned about the developing situation in Libya. As we have all witnessed, Gadhafi has pursued a brutal campaign of violence and intimidation against the Libyan people. This must come to an end.
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and wave surge that struck Japan Friday:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan who have been impacted by today's devastating earthquake and subsequent massive tsunami.
As Pacific Northwesterners, we understand the dangers of seismic activity, and our hearts go out to Japan's residents and the many American families living and working there.
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Department of Defense has selected a provider for the KC-X Aerial Refueling Tanker:
"I am pleased that the Air Force has selected Boeing's proposal to replace the aging fleet of aerial refueling tankers. After numerous delays, today's announcement moves us closer to meeting the Air Force's top acquisition priority.
"I am disappointed that despite its strong track record and history of bipartisan support, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program has failed to receive a long-term extension. This is the wrong time to delay extending this critical program, and with the expiration of the TAA reauthorization this past Saturday, countless American workers have lost a program that helped provide essential education and job training."