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May 31, 2012
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith, recently concluded an official trip to Uganda to assess international efforts to root out Joseph Kony and the Lords Resistant Army (LRA), a destructive and ruthless rebel group responsible for widespread human rights abuses in the region.
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May 31, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement today in celebration of LGBT Pride month, which is celebrated during the month of June:


May 22, 2012
Blog Post

I have heard from several constituents regarding an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) I co-sponsored with Congressman Mac Thornberry that would modernize the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948. Unfortunately, recent articles have misinterpreted the intent and impact of the Thornberry-Smith amendment to the NDAA and I would like to take this opportunity to clarify misconceptions about what the amendment does.


May 21, 2012
Blog Post
Congressman Smith speaks with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about the Thornberry-Smith amendment, and accusations that it legalizes domestic distribution of government "propaganda". Listen to the full interview here.

May 20, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), released the following statement clarifying the intent and impact of the Thornberry-Smith amendment in the NDAA.
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), released the following statement clarifying the intent and impact of the Thornberry-Smith amendment in the NDAA:


May 17, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.
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Washington D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the foll


May 9, 2012
Congressman Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the letter sent to President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua asking for improved detainee conditions and an independent investigation of Jason Puracal's case:

"Jason Puracal, an American citizen, is being held in a Nicaraguan prison in deplorable conditions. He shares a cell with eight other men where there is no running water and a hole in the ground serves as a sink, shower, dishwashing area, and disturbingly, a toilet.

May 8, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank:

May 1, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month:

"This May, we celebrate the seventh annual Jewish American History Month and honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans have made to our country. Overcoming prejudice in search of the freedom to practice their faith, Jewish Americans have a history that encourages and inspires us all to work towards making the world a more just and equitable place.


April 30, 2012
Blog Post

Congressman Smith thanks the men and women of our military for their service to our country during National Military Appreciation Month.