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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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Mar 18, 2021

It is absolutely decisive to the long-term health of our Army, the flow of young men and women committed to the defense of our Nation going through there.

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Chairman Ted Deutch, for calling this important hearing on the status of human rights in Saudi Arabia, America's 75-year partner providing for stability in the Middle East.

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank our witnesses for being here today.

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Mar 17, 2021

the travel visa ban on Khashoggi--or the Khashoggi ban, though it is a downside in the eyes of human rights attorneys that we can discuss later if you're interested.

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Mar 9, 2021

I am really grateful that the University of South Carolina, led by President Bob Caslen, former superintendent of West Point--they have taken the effort to remove the Confucius Institute.

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Mar 9, 2021

Well, thank you for being proactive.

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Mar 9, 2021

I am encouraged by the agreement in principle between the United States and South Korea, and that is, with the agreement as a meaningful deterrent to malign actors as well as a symbol of our continued peace through strength with our…

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Mar 9, 2021

I introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency Act to limit foreign interference within our universities, many that conduct defense research.

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Mar 9, 2021

March is Women's History Month, and I am grateful to recognize inspirational women who have achieved success. Inspirational women are the University of South Carolina's basketball team, who won a sixth SEC title in 7 years, the first time…

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Mar 9, 2021

Amendment No. 19 amends section 111 and replaces the text with the National Right to Work Act. Section 111 takes away the freedoms of hardworking Americans and overrules State right-to-work laws of 27 States enthusiastically enacted by…

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Mar 9, 2021

I want to thank you for your recognition of Guam, how strategically located that is, and how the citizens there are such patriotic Americans and so proud to serve.

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Mar 3, 2021

In an era of fake news, it is refreshing to find editorialist Jerry Bellune, editor of the Lexington County Chronicle, expose the tragic fraud being perpetrated on taxpayers: The Washington Swamp set up criminals to steal billions of…

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Feb 24, 2021

Chairwoman, first of all, I want to thank you for your tribute to the Corps of Engineers.

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Feb 24, 2021

$11,549,000 for the Savannah River site community and regulatory support.

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Feb 24, 2021

I ask the committee to consider the following for the site.

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Feb 24, 2021

$115 million for the surplus Plutonium Disposition Project.

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Feb 24, 2021

$30 million for the Tritium Finishing Facility.

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Feb 24, 2021

$543,784,000 for the Savannah River risk management operations.

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Feb 24, 2021

This week I am reintroducing the National Right-to-Work Act with over 60 original cosponsors. I, along with over 80 percent of the American people, believe that every worker should have the power to decide whether to negotiate for…

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Feb 24, 2021

$1,046,000,000 for the Savannah River radioactive liquid tank waste stabilization and disposition.

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Feb 24, 2021

$80 million for the Savannah River National Laboratory RAD facilities.

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Feb 24, 2021

$495 million for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility and $200 million for the Savannah River Plutonium Operations.

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Feb 24, 2021

I am here today representing the Second District of South Carolina, where I am grateful that we are the home of the Savannah River Site.

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Feb 23, 2021

It has been estimated the Paris Accord adopted by President Joe Biden will destroy 2.7 million American jobs. The Washington Examiner, on January 26, exposes more dangers to American families: ``President Biden's decision to rejoin the…

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Feb 4, 2021

I am grateful for the service of the Correspondence Director of the Second Congressional District, Joshua Grant. This week he is joining the office of my fellow Charlestonian, Senator Tim Scott, as a Legislative Correspondent for Finance…

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