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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act:

"I want to thank Chairman McKeon, all members of the House of Representatives and staff for their hard work on this important piece of legislation.

Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following the budget agreement passed the House of Representatives:

"This budget deal, while not perfect, is a small step forward. It provides two years of relief from sequestration for the Department of Defense as well as other vitally important portions of the discretionary budget, such as education, technology, housing, transportation and Head Start. Sequestration has been wreaking havoc on these critical programs, and this deal provides some relief.

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela:

"Today, the world lost one of its most cherished leaders. While Nelson Mandela, the man, is now gone, his legacy will endure. He will forever be a source of inspiration for those who struggle against racial oppression and injustice around the world. He was a pioneer for freedom and equality and had the bravery to love his opponents as much as his supporters.

Congressman Smith released the following statement encouraging support for all those affected by the Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda:

Congressman Smith released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA):