I INTERVIEWED A CONGRESSMAN

Happy weekend folks— I’ve got something a little different for you all in today’s long form video. Congressman Adam Smith represents Washington’s 9th Congressional District and serves as the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. He previously chaired the committee from 2019 to 2023 and has represented Washington in Congress since 1997.

In this interview, Congressman Smith discusses the importance of civilian input and oversight in military decision-making, the ongoing Iran war, and the larger question of whether America remains a force for good in the world. The conversation covers U.S. foreign policy, military accountability, global leadership, and the challenges facing America’s role on the world stage:

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