Political Quotes

Joe Wilson

The Public Record

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.

Quotes by year · 200320263,671 total · peak 2023 (359)
2003: 2 quotes2005: 11 quotes2007: 14 quotes2008: 31 quotes2009: 110 quotes2010: 95 quotes2011: 221 quotes2012: 273 quotes2013: 319 quotes2014: 232 quotes2015: 282 quotes2016: 206 quotes2017: 285 quotes2018: 226 quotes2019: 285 quotes2020: 129 quotes2021: 222 quotes2022: 131 quotes2023: 359 quotes2024: 120 quotes2025: 88 quotes2026: 30 quotes
May 16, 2012

I believe we should not compromise on the fundamental goal demanded by the Security Council six separate times since 2006, that Iran fully suspend its uranium enrichment.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

It is time, in fact, it is long past time to impose sanctions on the entities involved in these activities.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

We have to learn from history. And the history is you tell tyrants enough, while you still have time.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

We must not repeat this. I agree with Congressman Rohrabacher, we need to be encouraging the people of Iran to encourage change.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

We are tired of it. And the President or whoever the next President is, needs to say very clearly we are not going to mess with you.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

We don't want them, we will not allow them to have nuclear weapons, so we gave them the ability to get cold water nuclear reactors.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

If they keep this stuff up, they are going to attack, and it doesn't need to happen.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

The American people need to remember this. Sadly, so many people have forgotten.

congress.gov
May 16, 2012

We are going to insist on full and sustained suspension of enrichment.

congress.gov
May 15, 2012

Last Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013. Over the past year, the administration has targeted defense spending to shift to other programs, which destroys…

govinfo.gov
May 7, 2012

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest jobs report. Sadly, for the past 39 months, our Nation's unemployment rate has remained at or above 8 percent. It is gruesomely clear that the President's failed policies are…

govinfo.gov
Apr 26, 2012

In 2002, Yucca Mountain was approved as the location for our Nation's nuclear repository, which was previously authorized by Congress in 1987. In 2010, sadly, the President placed party politics over the interests of the American people…

govinfo.gov
Apr 25, 2012

Our Nation's Social Security system is sadly approaching bankruptcy. The Secretary of the Treasury spoke on Monday, revealing that Social Security benefits are expected to become insolvent in only 21 years--3 years sooner than was…

govinfo.gov
Apr 25, 2012

The reality is in Libya it was the reverse, 10/90, where we had pushed our European colleagues to be able to fight in all weather environments, using precision-guided munitions.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2012

As an American at NATO headquarters, on the one hand, I felt a sense of frustration and helplessness that I couldn't do anything.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2012

I think it is easy to take that for granted. So, I value your comments.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2012

It is something that we have to constantly work at because it is a sense of trust and solidarity that at the end day makes sure that Article 5 itself is actually credible.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2012

If I might just add to your first point, I just want to thank you for your powerful opening remarks there.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2012

I had the opportunity to serve in Iraq as a diplomat at our Embassy and in Afghanistan with NATO, and I understand where you are coming from with your poignant remarks.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2012

If the alliance said that Georgia could not enter NATO until Russia withdrawal from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, we, by default, would be giving Russia a veto over our decisions about enlargement.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2012

It underscored to me how solemn this commitment is and the extent of this degree of solidarity, and how unique this alliance is.

congress.gov
Apr 24, 2012

How do we get that to them so that they can see and understand what is happening with Mr. Kony?

congress.gov
Apr 24, 2012

Based upon their rigorous curriculum, retention and graduation rates, honors housing, study abroad programs, and enrichment opportunities for students, the University of South Carolina Honors College was recently named the number one…

govinfo.gov
Apr 19, 2012

Today, the House is expected to vote on the Small Business Tax Cut Act, legislation allowing for job creation promoting economic growth by cutting taxes for small business owners. In an opinion piece published Tuesday in Politico, Steve…

govinfo.gov
Apr 18, 2012

Last week, the President announced plans to divert $500 million to the IRS for the purpose of hiring new IRS agents to promote the President's health care government takeover bill. This fact reveals that ObamaCare is not a bill designed to…

govinfo.gov

Politicians like Joe Wilson