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Dec 21 2012

Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on John Kerry Nomination

Washington D.C. – 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.

“Senator Kerry is a skilled speaker, and a strategic thinker and he will be an essential addition to President Obama’s national security team. I look forward to working with him.”



Date Title
6/19/13 Smith’s Statement on Nuclear Weapons Announcement
6/18/13 Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on Women in Combat
6/14/13 Smith’s Statement on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
6/14/13 Republicans Vote to Keep GTMO Open
6/12/13 MYTH V. FACT: The Truth About Detention at Guantanamo Bay
6/12/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Six-Point Plan to Close GTMO
6/12/13 Reps. Smith, Gibson, Udall Lead Bipartisan Effort Against Indefinite Detention
6/5/13 HASC Majority Votes to Allow Discrimination in Armed Services
6/5/13 Cold War Mentality Permeates GOP, Leads to Wasteful Spending
6/5/13 Smith’s Opening Statement at FY 2014 Nation Defense Authorization Act Markup
6/5/13 The Cost of Detention at Guantanamo Bay
6/3/13 Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on Release of Full Committee Mark
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5/23/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Statement on President’s Speech
5/22/13 An Exit Strategy From Detention at Guantanamo
5/22/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith Sends Letter to President on GTMO
5/21/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Statement on Benghazi Briefing
5/15/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith Statement on Fort Hood Allegations
5/14/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Statement on DoD Furloughs
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4/30/13 Ranking Member Adam’s Smith Supports President’s Call to Close GTMO
4/30/13 Ranking Member Smith Appoints Elizabeth Hillman to Sexual Assault Review Panel
4/29/13 Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on Donley Retirement
4/25/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Statement on Situation in Syria
4/25/13 Ranking Member Smith’s Opening Statement at Army Posture Hearing
4/23/13 Ranking Member Smith Statement on Decision to Charge Suspect in Civilian Court
4/17/13 Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Statement at Hearing on Afghanistan