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May 25, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 322 to 96:

May 19, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement recognizing National Small Business Week 2011:

"Small business is the key to our country's economic future. During National Small Business Week, we honor the accomplishments of dedicated entrepreneurs, whose innovation, risk-taking, and hard work represents the economic engine of our nation.

May 14, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement recognizing National Peace Officers Memorial Day:

"On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we take time to honor the sacrifice of law enforcement officers who gave their lives protecting the safety of their fellow Americans.

May 11, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, made the following statement after the committee passed the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 60-1:

"As the Armed Services Committee concludes its mark up of the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, I would like to thank Chairman McKeon, the members of the committee, and staff for their hard work and dedication to the well-being of our service men and women.

May 3, 2011

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the ongoing case of Jason Puracal, an American jailed in Nicaragua on drug trafficking charges:

"I am very concerned about the son of one of my constituents, an American citizen, who is currently being held in a Nicaraguan prison.


April 30, 2011

Washington DC - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Congressman Adam Smith (WA - 09) released the following statement after President Obama announced this evening that Osama Bin Laden has been killed:

"Osama Bin Laden orchestrated a devastating attack on our nation nearly 10 years ago designed to destroy our way of life. Since that day, he has continued to call for the death of innocent Americans and those who disagree with his distorted, violent ideology.


April 19, 2011

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Army's announcement that Joint Base Lewis-McChord has been selected to be a Net Zero pilot installation for water consumption and waste production:


April 18, 2011
Rep. Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk reported that outstanding issues around the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement have been resolved, and the Administration is ready to move forward:

"Today we are one step closer to the approval of a trade agreement with Panama. I support this agreement, which improves a key global relationship and brings economic opportunity to the United States and Washington's South Sound.

April 14, 2011

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the passage of the Department of Defense and Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, which included a provision allotting $250 million in funding for schools on military installations:

"The creation of this grant program signals our abiding commitment to military families and the educational opportunities vital to their children's future.


April 12, 2011

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement following President Obama's presentation of a new budget framework:

"America must prioritize deficit reduction and get back on the road to responsible spending. To achieve this, we need to start an honest conversation about the stark numbers we face in tackling our massive debt and deficits.