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September 1, 2014

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day:

"On Labor Day, we remember and recognize the struggle undergone by American workers for fair compensation and to secure the right to organize and negotiate collectively. As the son of a ramp serviceman at SeaTac Airport, I recognize the importance of labor unions and their ability to bargain collectively not only for workers' rights, but also for building a strong middle class.


August 4, 2014

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) spoke with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Earl Anthony Wayne, about Nestora Salgado's case. Ms. Salgado is a resident of Renton, WA who was arrested for her leadership in a community police group in her home of Olinal' in the state of Guerrero, which has a long tradition of legally-recognized community self-defense groups.


July 31, 2014
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in opposition to the House Republican supplemental appropriation to address the humanitarian crisis at the border:

July 29, 2014
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after House Republicans released their Supplemental Appropriations bill for unaccompanied minors:

"The House Republican's proposed response to the humanitarian situation is an unacceptable path forward. Their legislation prohibits unaccompanied minors from being placed with sponsors, is woefully underfunded, and strips the 2008 law that protects minors fleeing violence abroad.

July 23, 2014
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after House Republicans unveiled their framework for addressing the humanitarian situation at the border:

"The House Republican's plan to address this humanitarian situation shows a misunderstanding of the circumstances, and fails to tackle the root of the problem.

July 17, 2014
Congressman Smith released the following statement regarding unaccompanied minors and the humanitarian crisis at the border:

July 16, 2014
We must do whatever we can to achieve a cease fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas led government in Gaza. Hamas must reconsider and accept the cease fire offered by Egypt which Israel agreed to accept. Suffering on both sides has been horrific and we desperately need a solution to stop the fighting.

July 15, 2014
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after the Senate Republicans blocked the Protect Women From Corporate Interference Act:

July 14, 2014
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My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel as once again they face the threat of missiles fired into their country. I also know how deeply troubling this is for my Jewish constituents, many of whom have friends and relatives in Israel, and all of whom long for peace. I have been to Israel five times and always come home inspired by the depth of history, religion and culture embodied in the state of Israel. And I share both the longing for a secure and lasting peace, and the frustration at the inability to achieve it.

July 13, 2014

There is a common misperception that the arrival of unaccompanied minors from Central America to the United States is an immigration problem and a failure of enforcement at our borders. It is not. It is a humanitarian crisis. Our government has the responsibility to reflect our country's values by treating these children in a humane way as they seek refuge from horrific levels of violence in their home countries. For this reason, I support the supplemental appropriation request to manage this situation.