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January 24, 2013
Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after Denis McDonough was named White House Chief of Staff:

January 22, 2013
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after he opposed H.R. 325, the "No Budget, No Pay Act":

"Rather than increasing the debt limit in a long-term way that would provide certainty and stability for our economy, the legislation passed by the House of Representatives simply punts the debt limit issue until May. By choosing to delay addressing our debt limit in a serious way, we only make matters worse.

January 20, 2013
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

"Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by remembering Dr. King's commitment and tireless efforts to provide every American with equal rights and opportunities. His courage, compassion, and inspiration continue to make our nation better.

January 15, 2013
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after President Obama announced his proposal to reduce gun violence:

"America is facing an epidemic of gun violence. We need to find a comprehensive approach that improves access to mental health services, closes loopholes in background check requirements, and bans military-style and excessively violent assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

January 8, 2013
Today, the Air Force announced that Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington State is a final candidate to serve as a base for the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker. The base is a candidate for the first Main Operating Base, which will host three KC-46A squadrons of twelve aircraft each beginning in 2016. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the announcement:

January 1, 2013
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the passage of the H.R. 8, the fiscal cliff agreement:

December 20, 2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith, released the following statement after Senator John Kerry was nominated to serve as the next Secretary of State:

"Senator John Kerry will make an exceptional Secretary of State. I have worked with John for years, and his understanding of our nation's foreign policy challenges is second to none. As Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, he also fully understands the power of diplomacy, and using soft power to achieve our national security objectives. This understanding will be key to his success.


December 17, 2012

Washington, DC- Today, 7 members of the Washington State Congressional Delegation applauded the release (link to report here) of the Washington Military Alliance's report as an important step in gaining a better understanding of the Department of Defense's (DoD) footprint in Washington State.


December 16, 2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Senator Daniel Inouye.

"Senator Inouye was a true American hero and dedicated his life to public service. He served in World War II, where he received a Medal of Honor, was elected Hawaii's first Congressman, tirelessly advocated for veterans, spoke out for minority rights, was the highest ranking Asian American politician ever, and never stopped fighting for his constituents.


December 13, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the shooting in Newtown, CT:

"I am stunned and saddened by this horrific shooting. As a father of young children, my heart goes out to the families and friends of all the victims of the attack in Newtown, Connecticut. We must stand together and support this community in the weeks to come as they recover from this tragedy."