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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.
The Post and Courier of Charleston on September 19 editorialized ``Good news at last from the Middle East.'' ``A series of friendship treaties between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates with Israel, midwifed by his (Trump's) unorthodox…
Yesterday marks an historic turning point for the Middle East and north Africa. For the first time, Arab nations have pursued peace with the Jewish state with the motive of friendly relations with Israel--no land for peace, no…
All of America was grateful on Friday, the 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, to witness President Donald Trump present Sergeant Major Thomas Patrick Payne the military's highest honor for valor, the Medal of Honor. A native of…
This week's announcement of a U.S.-promoted peace treaty between the United Arab Emirates and Israel is an achievement of historic proportions. It is the clear result of President Donald Trump's bold foreign policy agenda with Jared…
During these uncertain times, it is inspiring to see our communities come together to help one another. I am thankful to ZVerse in Columbia for their efforts to help our citizens to be safe and healthy. ZVerse is currently using their…
The entire world has had to endure the Wuhan virus destroying lives. Now there is evidence that China has launched state-sponsored hackers to target virus vaccine research. As chairman of the RSC National Security and Foreign Affairs Task…
I thank Ranking Member Ken Calvert for yielding. I am grateful to support two amendments, Nos. 94 and 95 to division A of H.R. 7617. These two amendments would prohibit taxpayer money from going to the Badr Organization and other murderous…
I thank the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Granger), the ranking member, for yielding. I rise today in support of my amendment to enhance conditions on our aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, LAF. Mr. Speaker, Lebanon has historically been an…
On Friday, our country lost Congressman John Lewis, an inspiring individual who stirred so much important change. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Congressman John Lewis' family, friends, and staff. Congressman Lewis will…
Thank you very much, Chairman Eliot Engel, and we appreciate your strong and longtime bipartisan efforts on behalf of our country.
I am grateful that the House Armed Services Committee included my amendment, the Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, in the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed yesterday by bipartisan vote. This crucial amendment…
On Thursday, the Commission on Unalienable Rights of the State Department report was released, as reviewed by Walter Russell Mead in The Wall Street Journal on Friday. The commission was chaired by Harvard legal scholar Mary Ann Glendon…
As the world has been challenged over the past few months, we see success. As America recovers from the Wuhan virus pandemic, I am grateful to see job growth. The June jobs report showed inspiring improvement. With 4.8 million jobs added…
I still am so hopeful, 1 day, indeed, that the extraordinary people of Russia can be free.
We must find more ways to hold Russia accountable and increase the costs of their mischief.
What actions can the United States take to protect Ukraine and other allies from Russian energy weaponization?
But signs indicate the Russian people aren't buying the rigged vote nor the regime's attempt to provide legitimacy on what was in reality a power grab.
And there was a very important request that was sent a few months ago, a bipartisan request, signed by Congressman Joe Wilson...
the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 156 relating to the assassination of Boris Nemtsov that contained this provision of inquiring as to the introduction of secondary sanctions against Kadyrov's interests in the UAE.
I also am grateful for President Trump's leadership, with additional sanctions that he has put in place.
Thank you to Bill Keating for holding this important hearing on exposing and demanding accountability for Russia's crimes abroad.
I am grateful for the Paycheck Protection Program, PPP, which has been crucial to helping families, small businesses, and communities maintain and promote jobs. President Donald Trump's leadership of achieving record job growth, and now…
Yesterday marked the 70th anniversary of the Korean war. On June 25, 1950, at 4 a.m., the North Korean army mercilessly crossed the 38th parallel with 135,000 troops to begin the invasion of the South. This anniversary is an opportunity to…
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