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  • Op-Ed: The Romney-Cheney Doctrine
    Jul 12, 2012 - A large majority of Americans agree that President Barack Obama has a strong record protecting our nation's security and that he has the right vision for American leadership in the world. Governor Mitt Romney's proposals, in contrast, promise to return us to the discredited doctrines and reckless po... More
  • Another View: Accelerate Afghanistan timeline
    Mar 13, 2012 - Recent successes have paved the way for a withdrawal from Afghanistan. President Obama has aggressively prosecuted the war against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Osama Bin Laden is dead, many of al-Qaeda's senior leadership have been incapacitated, and the Taliban has been beaten back and significantly d... More
  • Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
    Dec 14, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act: “Today marks another milestone in our work to support the men and women of our Armed Services and I want ... More
  • Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on Death of Anwar al-Awlaki
    Sep 30, 2011 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in response to the death of Anwar al-Awlaki: “The death of Anwar al-Awlaki is a significant blow to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and to the Al Qaeda movement, which has repeatedly tried to carry out terrorist ... More
  • Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on Anniversary of September 11th
    Sep 9, 2011 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in observance of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attack: “This Sunday, we will observe the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. This was a tragic day in American history that changed the world... More
  • HASC: Ranking Member Smith's Statement on Casualties in Afghanistan
    Aug 6, 2011 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement today on the casualties in Afghanistan: "Today was a difficult day for our nation, our Armed Services and especially for the families and loved ones of the brave service members who lost their lives. "This terr... More
  • Statement on Decision to Honor All Those Who Have Fallen
    Jul 7, 2011 - House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the Administration’s decision to send condolence letters to family members of soldiers who commit suicide: “The Administration’s decision to send letters of condolence to the family members of soldiers who... More
  • Smith recognizes Medal of Honor Ranger from Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    Jun 1, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the news that President Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, for action while serving with Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s D Company, 2nd Battalion,... More
  • Smith honors fallen heroes, supports veterans and active duty servicemembers on Memorial Day, 2011
    May 30, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on Memorial Day, 2011: "America is protected by the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. Every day, the men and women of the United States military perform an array of s... More
  • HASC: Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
    May 26, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 322 to 96: “Today marks another milestone in our work to support the men and women of our ser... More
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