Press Releases
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in response to continued calls by Republican for U.S. ground combat troops in Iraq and Syria:
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after the President asked the Federal Communications Commission to protect net neutrality:
"I applaud President Obama for coming out strongly in favor of net neutrality. An open internet is critical in promoting innovation, economic growth, and accessibility to information, and we must ensure that it remains free and open. For these reasons, I believe the FCC should implement a strong rule that protects net neutrality."
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement as the House begins debate on an amendment to provide the President with the authority to train and equip moderate elements of Syrian opposition forces:
"If left unchecked, ISIL could become a direct threat to the United States, but this isn't just an American problem. ISIL poses a serious threat to our allies in the region. The people of the Middle East, with our support, must have a stake in this fight.
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in response to the President's speech on ISIL:
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement in remembrance of the anniversary of September 11th:
"Today marks 13 years since the tragic day that we lost 2,977 Americans to brutal and horrific terrorist attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. I know that for myself and for our nation, the pain of that day remains fresh in our hearts.
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after President Obama delayed executive action on immigration:
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) sent a letter, cosigned by Democratic Members of the Washington State delegation, urging Secretary Kerry to take action in Nestora Salgado's case:
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day:
"On Labor Day, we remember and recognize the struggle undergone by American workers for fair compensation and to secure the right to organize and negotiate collectively. As the son of a ramp serviceman at SeaTac Airport, I recognize the importance of labor unions and their ability to bargain collectively not only for workers' rights, but also for building a strong middle class.
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) spoke with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Earl Anthony Wayne, about Nestora Salgado's case. Ms. Salgado is a resident of Renton, WA who was arrested for her leadership in a community police group in her home of Olinal' in the state of Guerrero, which has a long tradition of legally-recognized community self-defense groups.