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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.
Congressman Smith thanks the men and women of our military for their service to our country during National Military Appreciation Month.
Each week, Congressman Adam Smith will answer your questions in Tacoma Weekly. To submit questions and read past responses, visit Tacoma Weekly online. Here is this week's question submitted by a reader for that ongoing effort:
Secretary of the Navy Ray Maybus announced today that in honor of the contributions and support Washington state has given the military, one of the next five Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Washington (SSN 787). The submarine will be the third ship to bear the state's name.
The other four Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Illinois (SSN 786), USS Colorado (SSN 788), USS Indiana (SSN 786) and USS South Dakota (SSN 790). The five states have not had a ship named for them in 49 years or longer.
Congressman Smith discusses national security, his efforts to eliminate indefinite detention in the U.S., criticisms of the fiscal year 2013 Congressional budget proposals and changes to the 9th district with Jessica Gao of "The Impact" on TVW. Watch the full interview below:
On Tuesday, April 10, Rep. Adam Smith will host U.S. Service Academy Night at Columbia Junior High School in Fife.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about obtaining a Congressional Nomination to one of the United States Service Academies, and meet field representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
On March 29, 2012, Congressman Adam Smith made the following speech at RAND Corporation in Washington, D.C.:
Thank you very much Mark, thank you RAND Corporation for hosting me.