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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to the passage of S. 4046, a bill to extend the authority of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR):
Today the bipartisan Iraq Study Group (ISG) released The Iraq Study Group Report: A Way Forward - A New Approach. The ISG called for increased diplomatic outreach in the Middle East, for Iraqis to take responsibility for the security of their country, and the responsible redeployment of our troops from Iraq. These recommendations validate positions that U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) has held for some time.
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) will join colleagues in meetings with both Speaker-designee Nancy Pelosi and President Bush this week to discuss the New Democrat Coalition's agenda in the 110th Congress, as well as the needs of his constituents.
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to the introduction of a bill by House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Ike Skelton (MO-04) to extend the authority of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGR):
This Veterans Day, we again find ourselves engaged in conflicts around the world. Our troops are serving with valor, and we should keep them in our thoughts and prayers. We are grateful to them and to all of our veterans who have held the line in defense of liberty since the birth of our country.
Today Donald Rumsfeld resigned his post as Secretary of Defense. Rumsfeld's ouster comes on the heels of a staggering repudiation of the President's Iraq policy by the American people on November 7, 2006.
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) announced today a November 1, 2006 deadline for applications for nominations from his office to a U.S. military academy.
"It is an honor for me to be able to nominate outstanding young men and women each year to the U.S. military academies," said Smith. "The academies provide an excellent education and an exceptional opportunity to serve our country."
Smith may make nominations to four military academies:
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) today submitted the following statement on H.R. 4954, Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act conference report. Smith was an original cosponsor of the bill, which passed the House early this morning by a vote of 409 to 2:
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) today voted for the $34.8 billion Homeland Security Department appropriations conference report for fiscal year 2007.
"Port and cargo security, first responders, border control - these are all key components of our national security," Smith said. "This bill, while not perfect, includes key funds for these essential priorities."
Among the items funded are:
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) today voted for the $462.9 billion National Defense Authorization conference report for fiscal year 2007. Included in the bill are $70 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan operations, $20 billion more than the President requested. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a conferee on the bill, Smith was pleased a number of his top priorities were included in the final legislation.