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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 22, 2021

I think it is appropriate for Congress to be consulted if new groups are going to be added to that list.

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Mar 22, 2021

Any efforts to repeal an AUMF without a concurrent replacement addressing today's threats would be a disaster for the U.S. national security.

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Mar 22, 2021

The NDAA there was included an amendment that requires DOD to examine emergency response capabilities and services in the military installations.

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Mar 22, 2021

I am really grateful to represent Fort Jackson.

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Mar 22, 2021

Well, as a Fitbit fan myself, I know how you can maintain a person's sleep habits.

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Mar 18, 2021

Military service is so important.

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Mar 18, 2021

It is absolutely decisive to the long-term health of our Army, the flow of young men and women committed to the defense of our Nation going through there.

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Mar 18, 2021

I do have a final question for General Gamble, and that is, I am very grateful to represent Fort Jackson, and General Milford Beagle has just been a super leader at the post.

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Mar 18, 2021

I am so impressed and appreciative of our panel today, what dedicated individuals you are.

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank our witnesses for being here today.

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Mar 17, 2021

The travel visa ban on Khashoggi--or the Khashoggi ban, though it is a downside in the eyes of human rights attorneys that we can discuss later if you're interested.

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Chairman Ted Deutch, for calling this important hearing on the status of human rights in Saudi Arabia, America's 75-year partner providing for stability in the Middle East.

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Mar 9, 2021

I am encouraged by the agreement in principle between the United States and South Korea, and that is, with the agreement as a meaningful deterrent to malign actors as well as a symbol of our continued peace through strength with our…

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Mar 9, 2021

I am really grateful that the University of South Carolina, led by President Bob Caslen, former superintendent of West Point--they have taken the effort to remove the Confucius Institute.

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Mar 9, 2021

Well, thank you for being proactive.

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Mar 9, 2021

I introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency Act to limit foreign interference within our universities, many that conduct defense research.

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Mar 9, 2021

I want to thank you for your recognition of Guam, how strategically located that is, and how the citizens there are such patriotic Americans and so proud to serve.

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Feb 24, 2021

$1,046,000,000 for the Savannah River radioactive liquid tank waste stabilization and disposition.

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Feb 24, 2021

$11,549,000 for the Savannah River site community and regulatory support.

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Feb 24, 2021

Chairwoman, first of all, I want to thank you for your tribute to the Corps of Engineers.

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Feb 24, 2021

$80 million for the Savannah River National Laboratory RAD facilities.

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Feb 24, 2021

$543,784,000 for the Savannah River risk management operations.

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Feb 24, 2021

$115 million for the surplus Plutonium Disposition Project.

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Feb 24, 2021

$495 million for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility and $200 million for the Savannah River Plutonium Operations.

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Feb 24, 2021

$30 million for the Tritium Finishing Facility.

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