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Smith Disappointed By Delay of Executive Action on Immigration
September 7, 2014
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Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after President Obama delayed executive action on immigration:

Smith Sends Letter to Secretary Kerry Urging Efforts to Secure Release of Nestora Salgado
September 1, 2014
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) sent a letter, cosigned by Democratic Members of the Washington State delegation, urging Secretary Kerry to take action in Nestora Salgado's case:

Smith Recognizes Labor Day
September 1, 2014
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day:

Smith Statement on Call with U.S. Ambassador Regarding Nestora Salgado Case
August 4, 2014
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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.

Smith Statement Opposing Republican Appropriation Bill for Border Situation
July 31, 2014
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Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in opposition to the House Republican supplemental appropriation to address the humanitarian crisis at the border:
Smith Statement on Republican Appropriation Bill for Unaccompanied Minors
July 29, 2014
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Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after House Republicans released their Supplemental Appropriations bill for unaccompanied minors:
Smith Statement on House Republican Plan to Address Humanitarian Situation at the Border
July 23, 2014
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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.
Smith Statement on Unaccompanied Minors
July 17, 2014
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Congressman Smith released the following statement regarding unaccompanied minors and the humanitarian crisis at the border:
Smith Remarks on Conflict in Israel, Calls for Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire
July 16, 2014
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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.
Smith Reaction to Senate Blocking Legislation to Reverse Hobby Lobby Decision
July 15, 2014
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Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after the Senate Republicans blocked the Protect Women From Corporate Interference Act:
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