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Smith Patent Bill Passes House
Smith's Copyright Legislation Passes House 406-0
Smith's Floor Statement On The Patent And Trademark Office Fee Act (H.R. 1561)
Smith Votes Against Military Draft

October 5, 2004 -Rep. Smith released the following statement on legislation he voted against that would bring back the draft:

“We do not require a draft because recruiting and retention rates remain strong.  All four military services continue to meet their active duty goals.

“The United States has the most advanced fighting force in the world in part because our soldiers are true volunteers.”

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In Other News
10/7/2004 Smith: Deport Illegal Aliens
10/7/2004 Smith's Media Bias Award Goes To CBS - Again
10/6/2004 Smith Votes Against Military Draft
10/4/2004 Smith Bill Fights Intellectual Property Crimes



Border Security
  • Rep. Smith's Letter to the National Border Patrol Council
  • Smith: The PATRIOT Act Protects Americans
  • Smith On Foreign-Issued Identification Cards
  • Smith Featured On WOAI -TV Illegal Alien Report
  • Featured Issues
    Read Rep. Smith's 2004 Politics In America Profile
    The Truth About New Medicare Benefits
    Texas Teachers and Social Security


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