Joe Wilson actually said...

"This is an important hearing. These are important issues that are being discussed."

"Our goal today is to better understand the perception from outside of the Department of Defense on its implementation of the religious accommodations policy and the effect on service members."

"Wilson, Hon. Joe, a Representative from South Carolina, Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Personnel"

"Historically, the Armed Forces have supported religious freedom and accommodated service members' religious beliefs and practices when possible."