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Virtual Fireside Chat with Congressman Adam Smith

Oct 29, 2020 11:00am ET

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On October 29, 2020, Congressman Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, joined the CNAS Defense Program for a conversation moderated by Richard Fontaine.

Featuring:

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA)
Chairman
House Armed Services Committee

Moderated by:

Richard Fontaine
Chief Executive Officer
Center for a New American Security

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