Press Releases
Rep. Adam Smith released the following statement on the recent attacks in Mumbai, India:
"The terrorist attacks that took place last week are extremely unfortunate and saddening. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of India."
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Chairman of the House Armed Services Terrorism Subcommittee and Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President-elect Barack Obama's choices for his administration's national security team:
"President-elect Obama has demonstrated, once again, that he will be a pragmatic, thoughtful leader detached from partisan politics and grounded in his commitment to restoring America's standing in the world and safeguarding our security here at home.
Today, the President signed into law H.R. 6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008, which extends unemployment insurance benefits for more than 2 million Americans. The bill, supported by Congressman Smith, passed the House on October 3, 2008, was cleared by the Senate yesterday.
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:
"I am pleased that the Senate acted quickly to create a strong bipartisan solution to our country's economic crisis. I am hopeful this action will provide the tools to help free-up our financial system and avert a much more severe economic downturn."
"This package helps restore our military's readiness and provides our troops and families with the support they need. I'm also pleased that we included funds for important projects at Ft. Lewis, McChord Air Force Base and around the region," Smith said.
These important projects include:
"The House delivered a comprehensive energy bill that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil and spur the development of renewable energy sources and energy efficient technologies here at home."