May 31, 2011
Today I return from a meeting of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Varna, Bulgaria, where the U.S. delegation was chaired by Congressman Mike Turner, accompanied by Mike Ross, Jo Ann Emerson, and Jeff Miller. We were welcomed 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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May 25, 2011
It was an honor to have Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speak to a joint session of Congress yesterday. Israel is one of our country's closest allies, and the partnership shared between our two countries is vital in achieving peace and…
May 24, 2011
I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Congratulations, Mr. Chairman, on your leadership--achieving a 60-1 favorable vote on the bill that we are considering this evening. As we begin, we are grateful for the professionalism of our…
May 23, 2011
In the last 2 years, the price of a gallon of gasoline has more than doubled. During his campaign, the President promised to skyrocket energy costs, and that's exactly what has happened. House Republicans are leading the way in…
May 10, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against the Boeing Corporation to stop thousands of jobs at the currently built 1.2 million square foot production facility in South Carolina. This is the second line for 787…
May 5, 2011
This week's historic election in Canada brought to power a conservative majority for Parliament. By winning a full majority of the 167 conservative seats, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will now have 4 years of uninterrupted government…
May 2, 2011
Last night the President hailed the success of Navy SEALs to achieve the death of mass murderer Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden declared war on America and British citizens years ago by serving as the architect for terrorist attacks worldwide…
Apr 15, 2011
Thank you, Father Dan Coughlin, for your service. Mr. Speaker, as Americans know, today is the annual Tax Day, April 15. I bring this up because, finally, the President has joined in the discussion of our country's dangerous deficits. On…
Apr 12, 2011
Remarkably, the reliably Democratic Washington Post, in a lead editorial last week, quoted Senator Barack Obama in 2006 as saying, ``The fact that we are here today to debate America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. Washington…
Apr 8, 2011
Our Nation is standing at a crossroads. The government can continue to mortgage America's future by reckless borrowing, which is a threat to the young people of our country, it's a threat to our senior citizens, or we can limit the growth…
Apr 7, 2011
Democrats in Congress are still setting up roadblocks to prevent a budget for this fiscal year. Trying to conceal reckless spending, the liberal majority in the last Congress refused to pass a budget, threatening jobs. Rather than…
Apr 4, 2011
This is an important week for American families. The continuing resolution expires Friday. Liberals are clearly responsible for a possible government shutdown. The American people know spending is out of control with a record deficit in…
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