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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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Apr 4, 2022

On Friday, The Wall Street Journal editorialized: ``Let Ukraine Go on Offense Against Russia.'' ``As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its sixth week, the script has flipped. Russia's advance has stalled, and Ukraine now wants to go on…

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Apr 4, 2022

I hope that you both can, by immediately providing help to Ukraine now, the most advanced military equipment for a victory for the people of Ukraine.

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Mar 30, 2022

Well, having visited Novo Selo and MK Air Base a number of times, it is really so encouraging and inspiring.

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Mar 30, 2022

Thank you very much, Chairman Courtney. And thank both of you for your service.

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Mar 30, 2022

With the murderous presence of the Putin warships in the Black Sea, what are the limitations on commercial vessels?

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Mar 30, 2022

I actually would go to the Charleston Air Force Base when I was growing up for kids' day.

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Mar 30, 2022

Happy 100th anniversary to the Reserve Organization of America, formerly known as the Reserve Officers Association of the United States. As the only organization solely dedicated to supporting the Reserve components at all ranks of all…

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Mar 29, 2022

What a time in history, and many of us never anticipated a land war in Europe ever again. But that's where we are and to face it.

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Mar 29, 2022

Instability in the world will lead to catastrophe for the terrific people of India, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and their wonderful government needs to understand that they need to be standing with democracies, standing with Ukraine.

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Mar 29, 2022

Putin did one thing totally unintentional. He has unified Republicans and Democrats.

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Mar 28, 2022

Ukraine, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is winning and will be victorious over Putin. Biden must send military aid now. The ruse provided by incompetent Russian generals to claim eastern Ukraine is a trick. Just as America would not…

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Mar 17, 2022

During a Monday address to the Ukrainian people, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a direct appeal to soldiers of Russia, asking: ``. . . why should you die?'' Zelensky said: ``We hear what you really think about this senseless war…

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Mar 16, 2022

I was grateful to attend the joint session of Congress today to hear directly from the valiant Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He is a world hero for freedom and democracy. Courageous Ukrainians will always be cherished as they…

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Mar 15, 2022

The exposure to Russian sourced natural gas in this military region raises problems in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Mar 15, 2022

War criminal Putin is betraying the young soldiers of Russia to death. 18- to 20-year-old conscripts are mercilessly sent to Ukraine on a training mission not knowing they were going to murder Ukrainian families of children, women, and…

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Mar 8, 2022

It just seems so unnatural. The relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be with the United States, not in any way associated by way of abstention with a megalomaniac, Putin, in Putin's war.

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Mar 8, 2022

I share the concern of Congressman Turner and others about the artillery capability, particularly against Seoul.

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Mar 8, 2022

India is the world's largest democracy. America is the oldest democracy.

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Mar 8, 2022

The murderous Putin's war on Ukraine is recognized worldwide as criminal. I am grateful that America and our NATO allies have unified to support Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people. I have faith in the Russian…

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Mar 8, 2022

the comparison of Seoul, if you ever want the greatest comparison between free market capitalism and socialist totalitarianism, obviously, it is the Korean Peninsula.

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Mar 8, 2022

Should we also look into a lend-lease, just as America provided lend-lease to stop the Nazis' siege of Leningrad, which was successful for the people of Russia...but a lend-lease, as being proposed for Ukraine to defend Kyiv from Russian…

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Mar 7, 2022

I visited the U.S. border and--with Mexico, and it was shocking to me to see an open border where there's human trafficking, drug cartels, and terrorists.

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Mar 7, 2022

Socialist dictator Maduro of Venezuela, of all things, is violating international sanctions in buying oil from Iran.

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Mar 7, 2022

I'm grateful that the South Carolina National Guard bilateral cooperation is with the nation of Colombia through the State Partnership Program.

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Mar 7, 2022

It's inconceivable, a great country like Venezuela that should be producing oil and benefitting the people of their country, to buy Iranian oil.

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