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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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Feb 27, 2023

We want a free and independent Taiwan.

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Feb 7, 2023

China as the 'pacing threat,' is undertaking an unprecedented campaign of military modernization, underscored by significant investment in its armed forces and national security infrastructure through their own defense industrial base.

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Feb 7, 2023

Supporting allies and partners through Foreign Military Sales is a function only secured via the DOD acquisitions system.

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Feb 7, 2023

But we do have extraordinary capabilities that are already in place and particularly for delivery to the extraordinarily brave people of Ukraine.

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Feb 7, 2023

And we need your industries to really be prepared. An unintended positive is that our allies in NATO who were formerly of the Warsaw Pact, it's a wonderful opportunity for them to divest themselves of Soviet-era equipment but immediately…

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Feb 7, 2023

As tensions with China grow, the aggression by war criminal Putin into Ukraine, and the threats to Israel are ever made by Iran, what can the Department of Defense do to improve the overall foreign military sales process to deliver the…

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Feb 7, 2023

Well, it is really a great model for the rest of the country. Congratulations.

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Feb 6, 2023

Indeed. I am looking with the leadership, Adam Smith, others, bipartisan, working together.

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Feb 6, 2023

It is so important that Ukraine achieve victory to reduce the potential of a wider war.

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Feb 6, 2023

It is bipartisan that there is an understanding we are in a worldwide competition of democracies with rule of law opposed by autocracies with rule of gun.

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Feb 6, 2023

The responsibility of not acting sooner is the sole responsibility of President Biden.

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Jul 18, 2022

I was really grateful the NDAA includes funding for this and authorizes DOD funding.

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Jul 18, 2022

I am concerned about removing our troops and that every effort should be made to provide for exemption.

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Jul 18, 2022

I also share your recognition of the resolve of the people of Ukraine for victory, which is just so important for the security of the American people, that the people of Ukraine are victorious.

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Jul 18, 2022

What a life-changing experience it was for me, and I appreciate your outspoken service on behalf of our country with your background--Green Beret.

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Jun 6, 2022

It is against their self-interest not to do this long term.

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Jun 6, 2022

With the technology such as floating terminals, the ability to replace Russian Putin gas could be done relatively quickly, could not it?

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Jun 6, 2022

Sanctions have been one of the key prongs of Western response to Putin's war of mass murder.

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Jun 6, 2022

Again, it is an inspiration to the world. As I traveled through--around the country, around the world--I was in Vilnius last week. Just to see the whole concept of David versus Goliath, and David will win.

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Jun 6, 2022

Initially, it was pathetic. It was--but it has changed.

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Jun 6, 2022

We need to remain vigilant in our work against Russia and its oil power over Eastern Europe and Europe in general.

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Jun 6, 2022

It is not Biden's problem--it is Biden's problem, but it is not his fault.

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May 25, 2022

I led a letter from 38 Members of Congress to the Committee on Appropriations requesting strong support for the charter schools programs.

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May 25, 2022

I am grateful for your service, and hey, my wife is a teacher, and so we have a great appreciation of the profession.

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May 16, 2022

I want to thank you for highlighting the importance of cybersecurity at our nuclear facilities in your testimony.

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