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Rep. Adam Smith reflects on historical events and critiques contemporary figures

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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Washington's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Washington's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Adam Smith, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 9th district, shared his thoughts on historical and current events through a series of tweets on December 5, 2024. Smith has been in office since 1997 after succeeding Randy Tate and has previously served in the Washington State Senate.

On December 5, Rep. Adam Smith commemorated an important event in civil rights history: "On this day in Alabama, brave civil rights activists launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Their courage was pivotal in shaping the powerful movement for equal rights that followed."

Later that day, Smith expressed criticism towards Pete Hegseth regarding his suitability for leadership roles: "Pete Hegseth's lack of credibility and questionable behavior make him the perfect puppet to do Trump's bidding, not lead the nation's largest bureaucracy."

In another tweet posted on National AFL-CIO Day, Rep. Smith acknowledged union members' contributions to labor conditions: "On National AFL-CIO Day, I thank all the union members, who represent the importance of higher wages, better working conditions, and strong representation. As the son of a union member baggage handler at the SeaTac airport, I appreciate all you do for fellow workers and their…"

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