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Joe Graves Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, he has been involved in various legislative efforts during his tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for his focus on issues such as military and veterans' affairs, education, and energy policy. He has also been active in promoting economic development in South Carolina.
As Islamic terrorists seize control of major Iraqi cities, it is clear that the President's failure to secure a status of forces agreement has jeopardized the progress our military made to promote democracy and peace in the region. We have…
I want to let you know as someone who's worn the uniform that many Americans feel like the actions by the administration and the President have diminished your son's service, and your and his sacrifice.
If you want to make certain we succeed, maybe not for Afghanistan but at least we have learned from our mistakes before we do it again.
our country is at risk. You identified the homeland as if it was far away. It is not.
The President's failure to provide lifesaving services to our veterans is a tragedy. Complaints of delays, preventable illnesses, and deaths have plagued the Veterans Administration for years. The President promised corrections while…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your strong efforts to uncover the truth of what is occurring before us today.
A firm education prepares America's children for lifelong success. This year, the Office of the Second Congressional District hosted the First Annual Elementary School Challenge, where we encouraged third graders to write in and share…
According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal: The Obama administration said Friday it would let States decide whether to implement a key part of the health care law's small business exchanges next year, extending an earlier…
Thank you, Chairman McKeon, for your leadership. Congratulations on the deserved naming in your honor of the National Defense Authorization Act. Mr. Chair, the military personnel provisions of H.R. 4435 are a product of an open, bipartisan…
As China enters the modern world it has to negotiate in more acceptable ways.
The American people have known since April 23, 2012, over 2 years ago, by a letter of 63 Members of Congress to the IRS Commissioner, that the IRS has targeted political organizations which question the President. Congress has the…
The American people have lost faith in the administration. When four of America's heroes were brutally murdered at the consulate in Benghazi, Libya, the President promised the families of the fallen that he would bring those responsible to…
In February, the President, sadly, announced his plan to terminate the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, also known as MOX, at the Savannah River Site. The administration blamed the cost estimate as the reason to halt construction…
Today, I appreciate the opportunity to recognize Beverly Colley, the administrative assistant for the Second District of South Carolina. She will be departing the Midlands office on Friday to serve as the town clerk of Blythewood, South…
We are very pleased with TRICARE for Life as it currently stands. We like it.
I cannot and will not support policies like this that threaten Americans around the world.
I will not support trading our guaranteed civil liberties for the promise of security.
We see TRICARE as the provision from a grateful Nation for full, affordable health care to those who have served.
Tomorrow, the House Education and the Workforce Committee will mark up two bills to protect all American workers by limiting the National Labor Relations Board's expansion into the workforce. The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act…
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome everyone to a meeting of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.
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