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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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Jul 16, 2019

Anyone supporting this group's murderous agenda is just as guilty as those terrorists.

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Jul 16, 2019

This important legislation would sanction any individual entity and government that supports Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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Jul 16, 2019

This committee has spent considerable time and effort working to safeguard Israel from the many security threats it faces.

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Jul 16, 2019

If you harbor, aid, or abet these murderous Palestinian terrorist groups, you will face stiff consequences.

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Jul 16, 2019

Today, this committee will send a clear message that we oppose BDS and all other efforts to unfairly single out Israel.

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Jul 16, 2019

This threat is more pernicious. It masquerades as a peaceful activism but its ultimate goal is to delegitimize the Jewish State and eventually to see its complete destruction.

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Jul 16, 2019

This bill needs to be refined. As written, this legislation is more about politics than policy.

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Jul 16, 2019

I am proud to support this measure, although I would have preferred that the committee consider my comprehensive bill, H.R. 336.

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Jul 15, 2019

The reason I review these associations is because my view is that the American people are not anti-Russian, but they certainly hope the best for the citizens of Russia for a positive change.

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Jun 25, 2019

Thank you very much. And thank you, Chairman Keating.

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Jun 25, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank each of you for being here today, and indeed, I have appreciated the reference to BMW.

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Jun 25, 2019

So rather than imposing additional tariffs, we should be dismantling all of them.

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Jun 19, 2019

It is our moral imperative to stand with the systematic human rights abuses of the--against the abuses of the Burmese military and seek accountability and justice for the victims of this heinous campaign.

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Jun 19, 2019

These bills address some of the most pressing issues facing the world today and they are a testament to the bipartisan spirit of this committee.

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Jun 18, 2019

Iran's ballistic missile program continues to advance because of the assistance of Chinese proliferators.

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Jun 18, 2019

You have previously stated that Tehran will be held accountable for the attacks of its proxies.

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May 21, 2019

I would like to congratulate and thank Mr. Congressman Wright from my home State of Texas, who introduced the Energy Diplomacy Act.

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May 21, 2019

I fully support this important legislation.

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May 21, 2019

I believe it is important that USAID be able to use its insignia, the American flag, and other U.S. agency branding as appropriate in each situation.

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May 21, 2019

I understand and share the President's frustration with the continued stream of migrants to our southern border, especially in my home State of Texas.

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May 21, 2019

What is the U.S. policy regarding the best way to hold Assad and his associates accountable for their crimes against the Syrian people?

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May 21, 2019

While Georgia successfully achieved independence in 1991, Moscow is still to this day attempting to bully this small nation.

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May 21, 2019

Each one of the bills is a testimony to this committee's long tradition of tackling some of the world's thorniest issues and challenges with bipartisan cooperation.

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May 14, 2019

The only way to address this instability that they will continue to exploit is through a negotiated political process.

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