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Joe Wilson

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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.

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Mar 25, 2014

The mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility, the MOX facility in South Carolina, this is in accordance with the nuclear nonproliferation agreement that we have with the Russian Federation to process high-level weapons-grade plutonium.

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Mar 24, 2014

But no similar order has been signed for Venezuela.

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Mar 24, 2014

For the last 4 years, American families have watched as ObamaCare has destroyed jobs, increased insurance premiums, and denied access to trusted medical professionals. You can't keep your doctor. From day one, the administration has not…

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Mar 24, 2014

We don't want to take money out of people's pockets but we have to do something to maintain that readiness.

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Mar 24, 2014

The AH-64 Apache--It is the Army's multi-role attack helicopter of choice and will remain so through 2040.

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Mar 24, 2014

We should remember that the despots who have seized the great country of Iran are promoting, clearly, their goals, signs in English that state 'Death to America. Death to Israel.'

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Mar 24, 2014

I am very concerned about the shifting of spending from national defense to other programs at a time of dangerous worldwide threats.

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Mar 24, 2014

Additionally, sadly, Russia is violating international law by annexing sovereign territory of the Republic of Georgia and Ukraine.

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Mar 24, 2014

It is shameful for us to stand by and watch the violations of basic human rights and democratic values seen in Venezuela.

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Mar 24, 2014

It is a major policy failure, I believe, of this administration to prioritize climate change projects over our strategic and diplomatic posture in the Western Hemisphere.

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Mar 24, 2014

I am disappointed in the action of the OAS on Friday.

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Mar 24, 2014

A democracy is more than holding an election, even a fraudulent election at that, because we had an election, free and fair.

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Mar 24, 2014

To see democracies like the Dominican Republic, Colombia, other democratic nations that are democracies because they govern in a democratic way making the mistake of siding with the repressive regime in Caracas, not in solidarity with the…

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Mar 24, 2014

Maduro's acts are those of a coward and a bully, and if the administration continues to allow his actions to go not even talked about then it is only going to embolden him.

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Mar 24, 2014

Secretary Kerry showcased this naivete when he announced the end of Monroe Doctrine before the OAS.

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Mar 13, 2014

I believe it is in the interest of our national security that we should shift to American-made engines.

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Mar 13, 2014

we should be standing up for positive religious principles and push back on political correctness.

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Mar 13, 2014

We had all hoped for a much more positive relationship with the Russian Federation, but there are consequences to aggression in Ukraine, aggression in the Republic of Georgia.

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Mar 11, 2014

I am very concerned about the unintended consequences of the decision to raise the minimum wage for Federal contractors.

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Mar 11, 2014

Recently, I received a heartbreaking email from Connie in Irmo, South Carolina. Because of ObamaCare, Connie's health care policy premiums have increased $100 a month, and her deductible has grown to over $2,500 a year. She explains the…

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Mar 11, 2014

And so the way to address that is to close the on-post facilities, again affecting military families, and I just see this as just--and it couldn't possibly have been an intended consequence.

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Mar 5, 2014

Yesterday, the President unveiled his budget and used the military as a punching bag to push his Big Government programs. According to a recent Charleston Post and Courier editorial: Congress should proceed with extreme caution before…

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Mar 4, 2014

I have always had faith in your leadership and your service, so thank you very, very much.

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Mar 4, 2014

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for our veterans. The skill sets learned while serving in the Armed Forces are highly valued, and competence is extraordinary of veterans, who have a proven work ethic. With…

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Feb 28, 2014

The American people have lost faith in the President and his administration's ability to serve in an unbiased manner. Sadly, last year's scandal revealed the IRS is targeting organizations who disagree with the President's Big Government…

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