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March 9, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to today's House Committee on Homeland Security hearing,"The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response":
"We must recognize that Muslim Americans are key partners, not adversaries, in our efforts to combat global terror and strengthen our national security.

March 3, 2011
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that EADS will not appeal the Department of Defense's decision to award the KC-46A Aerial Refueling Tanker contract to The Boeing Company:
"This is a step forward in America's military readiness.

February 23, 2011

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Department of Defense has selected a provider for the KC-X Aerial Refueling Tanker:

"I am pleased that the Air Force has selected Boeing's proposal to replace the aging fleet of aerial refueling tankers. After numerous delays, today's announcement moves us closer to meeting the Air Force's top acquisition priority.


February 13, 2011
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement regarding the expiration of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.

"I am disappointed that despite its strong track record and history of bipartisan support, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program has failed to receive a long-term extension. This is the wrong time to delay extending this critical program, and with the expiration of the TAA reauthorization this past Saturday, countless American workers have lost a program that helped provide essential education and job training."


January 16, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the follow statement in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

"We celebrate this year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by remembering his courage and honoring his legacy of hope. He was a once in a lifetime figure that changed the mindset of a nation and his work continues to inspire us today."

January 7, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the shooting in Tucson, Arizona:

"I am deeply saddened by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Giffords, her staff and others victims of the shooting.

January 6, 2011
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the follow statement after the President signed into law the fiscal year 2011 National Defense Authorization Act:

"I am pleased to see the President sign this legislation. The Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act represents a year of hard work by our committee and contains important authorities to help our men and women in uniform carry on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

January 5, 2011
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Washington State.), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after the defense budget announcements by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen:

"Secretary Gates today made a compelling case for continued reforms within the Department of Defense that would reduce waste in many areas and reinvest $100 billion of those savings in critical military priorities that will give our troops greater combat capability."

December 16, 2010
Floor Speech
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Incoming Ranking Member and current Chair of the Air and Land Forces subcommittee, made the following statement after House passage of the fiscal year 2011 National Defense Authorization Bill:
"This legislation supports the men and women of our Armed Forces by ensuring that they have the resources they need.

December 15, 2010
Floor Speech
Today, with the strong support of Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Congress passed the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act (S.3447), which strengthens and expands educational benefits for our veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military families.
"Ensuring quality benefits and support for the men and women who have served in our military continues to be one of my top priorities in Congress," said Congressman Adam Smith.