Apr 30, 2008
Amendment No. 2 offered by Mr. Wilson of South Carolina: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. INVESTIGATION ON COMBUSTIBLE DUST AND DETERMINATION OF ADDITIONAL ACTION. (a) Determination by the…
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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Apr 30, 2008
While I share the majority's commitment to ensuring workplace safety, I believe the underlying bill fails to provide for the most effective means to ensure that safety. Currently, there are several initiatives concerning dust under way at…
Apr 29, 2008
soldiers of the 218th Brigade Combat Team of the South Carolina Army National Guard, under the leadership of Brigadier General Bob Livingston, are successfully returning to South Carolina. For the past year they have been in Afghanistan as…
Apr 17, 2008
this week Silvio Berlusconi has been reelected as Prime Minister of Italy. His coalition won a strong majority in the Italian Parliament. Prime Minister-elect Berlusconi, the conservative leader of the Forza Italia political party and the…
Apr 14, 2008
Tomorrow Pope Benedict XVI will make his first papal visit to the United States of America. This is an exciting time for America and the over 64 million American Catholics to celebrate the relationship between our Nation and The Vatican…
Apr 10, 2008
Yesterday, General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker presented their reports to Congress. Their testimonies were professional, fact-driven accounts, and I am extremely grateful for their service. During the hearing, I summarized…
Apr 8, 2008
This nonpartisan organization is dedicated to supporting our veterans by achieving victory in the global war on terrorism to protect American families by defeating terrorism overseas. I am proud to stand with these patriotic Americans…
Apr 3, 2008
Today has been historic for the Capitol building, in that today we were able, through the Friends of Scotland Caucus, to welcome the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond. This was a great honor for me because he presented to the…
Apr 2, 2008
right now Americans are feeling the pinch from rising gas prices, health care costs, and food prices. There has been a slowdown in the growth of our economy. In light of this, it seems downright wrong for Congress to be proposing a budget…
Apr 1, 2008
it's been over 40 days since the Protect America Act expired and our Nation's ability to defend itself was jeopardized. Before Congress left for a 2-week recess, the majority leadership brought a bogus bill to the floor that narrowly…
Mar 10, 2008
for over 20 days, the majority leadership in this House has refused to bring a permanent fix to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to the floor. Everyone knows that the bill which passed the Senate would pass the House with…
Mar 5, 2008
the budget season is upon us. Today, the Budget Committee will meet to mark up the 2009 budget resolution. With a new year and new opportunity, I hope the majority does not resort to the Big Government policies of the past. That means no…
Feb 26, 2008
Fidel Castro has stepped down as President and dictator of Cuba and handed over his communist rule to his brother Raul. The news of Castro's resignation was met with cautious optimism by many who see this as an opportunity for the Cuban…
Feb 13, 2008
we need a permanent fix to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and we need it now. Our enemies will not take a vacation if the Protect America Act is left to expire. Therefore, it is dangerous for American families to let our…
Feb 12, 2008
yesterday morning a friend and colleague, Representative Tom Lantos, passed away. Throughout his life, Congressman Lantos fought for liberty. As a young man in Hungary during World War II, he opposed the spread of Nazi fascism and survived…
Feb 12, 2008
Congratulations to President Boris Tadic and the people of Serbia on his re-election as President of the Republic of Serbia. President Boris Tadic has been a strong and vibrant leader for the people of Serbia. He has led his people in…
Feb 7, 2008
the City of Berkeley, California, recently disgraced itself by referring to brave marines with slander when the city council voted to tell the Marine Corps to close its recruiting station. As a veteran, as the son-in-law of a veteran, and…
Jan 29, 2008
I rise today to call on the Democrat majority to pass a permanent fix to our Nation's foreign surveillance law and give our intelligence community the tools they need to protect American families. It has been 6 months since this body…
Jan 28, 2008
I rise today to thank the bipartisan leadership and the White House for including a bonus depreciation provision in the proposed economic stimulus package. Currently, the package we plan to vote on tomorrow will include a 50 percent bonus…
Nov 20, 2007
At a bare minimum, for openers, I think it's incumbent upon the president and the vice president now to release the transcripts of their statements with -- to the special prosecutor so that we now have a fuller understanding of what they…
Jul 1, 2007
I think the public has a right to know whether there was a quid pro quo in this.
Jul 1, 2007
What I care about is that the rule of law and the system of justice that has under girded our democracy for 220 years is upheld.
Jul 1, 2007
President Bush has short-circuited the system of justice and rule of law in the country.
Jul 1, 2007
I think the president raises the very real suspicion that he is party to the obstruction of justice or the cover-up of the original crime.
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