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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

Ukraine must be victorious to stop Iran from its efforts to vaporize Israel.

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Feb 27, 2023

And, indeed, we need to work with our NATO allies, Czech Republic and Romania.

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Feb 27, 2023

Again, it is so refreshing to see colleagues of both political parties across the country from South Carolina to Massachusetts to Pennsylvania. Actually, it is reflective of the deep affection that the people of America have as we…

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Feb 8, 2023

The wallets of South Carolinians and all Americans have been negatively affected by the destructive decisions of Biden and the Democrat-led Congress destroying jobs. However, through the leadership of Governor Henry McMaster, with the…

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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

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

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

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

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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

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 6, 2023

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

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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

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

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Feb 6, 2023

The catastrophic Chinese spy balloon spectacle clearly threatened American families from Alaska to Missouri to North Carolina and to my home community in South Carolina with Fort Jackson and the Savannah River Site. This confirms that…

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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 1, 2023

As a result of failing policies by Biden and the Democrat-led Congress, American families continue to feel the impact of 40-year-high inflation in their pocketbooks. Last year, the cost of everyday products and services rose exponentially…

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Jan 30, 2023

On Saturday, I was grateful to attend the campaign kickoff for Donald Trump at the South Carolina State House in Columbia with the former President, Governor Henry McMaster, and Ambassador Ed McMullen. My public service has been committed…

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Jan 26, 2023

FOX News and Iran International report that the Special Envoy for Iran for Biden, Robert Malley, has met with the Iranian Ambassador to the United States three times recently. During this period, the Iranian regime was murdering its own…

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Jan 25, 2023

Since Biden took office, there have been nearly 5 million crossings of illegal aliens from over 100 countries, a direct result of his failed policies and those of the Democrat-led Congress. Biden and Democrats shamefully support what they…

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Jan 24, 2023

Last year was difficult for the American family. Under disastrous policies of Biden and the Democrat-led Congress, inflation reached 40-year highs, causing everyday prices to skyrocket. December marked the 21st straight month that…

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Jan 11, 2023

Yesterday, the 118th Congress and its newly elected Republican majority, led by Kevin McCarthy, began the session by voting to pass the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act. This important legislation will give money back to…

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Jan 10, 2023

I am grateful that with a new Congress is new leadership. Congratulations to Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Speaker McCarthy has a proven record of accomplishments for the American people, and his leadership will be enhanced with Majority Leader…

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Dec 23, 2022

On Wednesday, Congress appropriately gave 18 standing ovations in appreciation for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Ukraine for stopping war criminal Putin's invasion. His address to the joint meeting of Congress was historic and…

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Dec 22, 2022

I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, this is, again, an indication of bipartisanship. I appreciate Chairman Greg Meeks and referencing the speech last night, the historic speech by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr…

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Dec 21, 2022

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a hold to keep the Title 42 border control policy alive. This follows litigation by 19 States, along with a warning by the Border Patrol officials, of a doubling of illegal aliens crossing the border…

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