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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 19, 2021

The Biden administration budget request continues the trend of biasing air and naval resources at the cost of the Army.

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Jul 13, 2021

Microreactors not greater than 50 MW in size offer the opportunity for significant national security benefits to DOD.

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Jul 13, 2021

I just have such an interest in working for the benefit of all.

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Jul 13, 2021

And, to me, the energy stability and dependability would just be fantastic for island installations, including an entire island, the territory of Guam.

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Jul 13, 2021

I would like to receive back--you don't have to do it right now. I am keenly interested in having from any one of you a prognostication of rising sea levels.

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Jul 13, 2021

I have repeatedly asked for the--not the 20-year plan, but what are you going to do in the next 5 years?

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Jul 13, 2021

Well, hey, thank you again for your efforts.

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Jul 13, 2021

Well, hey, I appreciate that very, very much. That is going to be very positive.

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Jul 13, 2021

Executive Order 13972, ``Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration,'' signed January 5, 2021, requires that DOD ``implement a plan to demonstrate the energy flexibility capability and cost effectiveness of…

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Jun 30, 2021

On Monday, I appreciate meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at the U.S. Capitol. We are always grateful for the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to Israel. Recently, Hamas terrorists in Gaza launched 4,500 Iranian-produced…

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Jun 29, 2021

President Joe Biden claimed a bipartisan agreement on infrastructure. On the surface this sounds like great news. Unfortunately, quickly following this new-found agreement, President Biden crushed the bipartisan bill by mandating wasteful…

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Jun 24, 2021

After a year of belittling Wuhan virus reports, incredibly, The New York Times published a front-page admission last Tuesday acknowledging that the Wuhan virus could be a lab leak. With the headline ``Lab-Leak Theory Flourishes,'' it…

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Jun 23, 2021

More spending may not be the only way to help our students.

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Jun 23, 2021

We look forward to full disclosure and it's to the benefit of everyone, the institutions, students, and our relations with countries around the world.

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Jun 23, 2021

Charter high schools make up just 10 percent of the country's nearly 24,000 public high schools. But they comprise 24 percent of the top 100 public high schools.

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Jun 23, 2021

The Department has the authority to implement a range of corrective measures for an institution that violates its program participation agreement, including termination of the institution's Title IV participation.

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Jun 22, 2021

I wish the Adminstration would directly do that. And we have plans; we do things better than most people.

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Jun 22, 2021

A credible nuclear deterrent is key to maintaining peace during great power competition.

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Jun 22, 2021

The patriotic American territory of Guam is appreciated for having the highest percentage of military service of any State or territory.

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Jun 22, 2021

And with two sites. Thank you. Excuse me.

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Jun 22, 2021

Israel has been subject to 4,500 Iranian rockets from Gaza by Hamas. But the Iron Dome has been successful.

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Jun 16, 2021

I thank Chairman Mike Johnson for his leadership for promoting the truth tonight. It has been so refreshing to hear our colleagues bring facts to the American people that they need to know. And thanks to the leadership of Vice President…

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Jun 16, 2021

America's southern border is in crisis, and this issue has been solely facilitated by the destructive policies of President Joe Biden. Illegal aliens attack the border, while dangerous drug cartels take advantage of weak policies, putting…

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Jun 15, 2021

We can always remember that the architect of Obamacare, Jonathan Gruber, said that it was built on the stupidity of the American people.

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Jun 15, 2021

I'm grateful to cosponsor H.R. 19, the Lower Cost More Cures Act, which is produced by Ranking Members Kathy Morris Rogers, Kevin Brady, and especially Congresswoman Virginia Foxx.

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