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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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Jan 19, 2010

Congress and this administration continue pushing a job-killing health care takeover. Brokered in back rooms, the bill includes $518 billion in new job-killing taxes that will hurt small businesses, and squeezing Medicare threatens senior…

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Jan 13, 2010

In South Carolina last week, I met with people making a difference promoting jobs by visiting the OneStop employment centers across the district. I visited the directors and staff, desk to desk, in Columbia, Lexington, Aiken, Barnwell…

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Jan 12, 2010

On Sunday, I was pleased to see The New York Times acknowledge Afghanistan and Iraq as the central front in America's struggle against Islamic extremism. It further cites how the United States is making progress turning security efforts…

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Oct 13, 2009

It stems again and again and again, when you peel away the veneer, from unfair practices.

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Oct 13, 2009

I would suggest that an investor warning system, the likes of which myself and Congressman Brad Sherman, my colleague from California, have laid out the case for, would be championed by those who wish to see some change of conduct.

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Oct 13, 2009

I do not believe that that trade deficit stems from a fair application of free-trade principles.

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Oct 13, 2009

The results are horrendous for the American people and are getting more horrendous every year.

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Oct 13, 2009

It is a level playing field if you ignore every unpublished document and every unpublished oral statement.

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Sep 23, 2009

Congress, understanding the sacrifices of the few for the freedom of the many, honored our fallen by granting NCA $280 million.

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Sep 17, 2009

I appreciate very much President Barack Obama has indicated this is not correct.

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Sep 17, 2009

I appreciate very much President Obama has indicated this is not correct.

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Sep 17, 2009

It is the center of civility and a civil state. And so I truly support civility.

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Sep 11, 2009

Heckling the president can pay off. Despite his apology, Republican Representative Joe Wilson's campaign has now raised more than $700,000 with his outburst during Wednesday Congressional address.

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Sep 10, 2009

It was wrong. And I apologized to the president shortly afterwards. And he has acknowledged my sincerity.

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Sep 10, 2009

If you agree with me that the government-run health plan is bad medicine for America, then I ask for your support.

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Sep 10, 2009

Heckling the president can pay off. Despite his apology, Republican Representative Joe Wilson's campaign has now raised more than $700,000 with his outburst during Wednesday Congressional address.

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Sep 8, 2009

While I disagree with the president's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the president for this lack of civility.

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Sep 8, 2009

This evening, I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the president's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health-care bill.

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Jul 21, 2009

Meeting the needs of military families has never been more challenging or complex.

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Jul 21, 2009

Despite all that has been accomplished, there remains evidence that the family support system may not be completely effective.

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Jul 21, 2009

It is very uplifting, their military service.

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