Representative Adam Smith on United States’ Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region
January 18th, 2023 6:00PM -7:00PM
Join us for a hybrid event on January 18 at 6pm as we welcome Representative Adam Smith back to the World Affairs Council for a conversation on key U.S. security concerns in the Indo-Pacific. Having led a recent Congressional delegation visit to the region, Smith will offer his insights on the opportunities that exist for greater cooperation as well as the challenges China poses to U.S. ambitions and values.
About the Speaker
Congressman Adam Smith represents the Ninth District of Washington State, serving parts of King County including South Seattle, Renton, and Federal Way. Congressman Smith has served in Congress since 1996. His top priorities include creating equal economic opportunity by expanding access to high-quality education and job-training opportunities, and building stronger communities by promoting affordable housing, quality and affordable health care, including mental and behavioral health care, and gun violence prevention. As a senior member of Democratic Leadership in the House, Congressman Smith serves as the Democratic leader of the House Armed Services Committee, where he is a champion for our military members and their families and a long-time advocate of strengthening American diplomacy and development.
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