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.
H.R. 1611, the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage Taking Accountability Act will go a long way to ensuring the United States does all it can to fulfill and bring home Americans wrongfully detained abroad back home.
I want to thank you very much, several weeks ago visiting the Savannah River Site, hosting Chairman Adam Smith to witness the crucial national security work that NNSA does at the site.
I am the only Member of Congress who has ever worked at the Savannah River Site, and so I know how capable the people are who are there on behalf of the American citizens.
That is very encouraging. And I know my constituents are very happy about any expedition and expedited effort.
Last week, I was grateful to participate with the delegation for the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, co-chaired by Congressman Alcee Hastings and Senator Roger Wicker, in Vienna, Austria. We attended the OSCE…
I am grateful that the Democratic Presidential debate was last night in my birthplace, the holy city of Charleston, where they would see firsthand the successes of the economic policies of Donald Trump creating jobs. When President Trump…
And additionally, Dr. Anderson, the nuclear modernization efforts are so important.
Modernizing our nuclear forces and associated infrastructure is necessary to defend the homeland promoting peace through strength.
And having grown up in the holy city of Charleston, I remember the Nautilus submarines going back and forth and the consequence of that and that is peace through strength with the implosion of the Soviet Union.
President Donald Trump's budget for the national security matters promotes peace through strength.
President Trump has made it clear his priority at the Department of Defense is to modernize our aging nuclear enterprises.
The January jobs report with gains is terrific. Over 225,000 jobs were created and wages increased. New job creation has achieved a 50-year high with record highs for women and younger citizens. I am grateful that President Donald Trump…
Congratulations to Charles Waites McCabe, a freshman at A.C. Flora High School in Columbia, son of John and Amanda McCabe. Next Sunday, Charles will receive the extraordinary award of Eagle Scout from Troop 10 at Eastminster Presbyterian…
the threats against Belarus, and, indeed, the people of Belarus now see--particularly appreciate Secretary Pompeo visiting Minsk, and letting the people of Belarus know that we look forward to working with them in the future.
We know that the Department of Defense has an enduring mission to provide capable, credible military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our Nation, peace through strength.
On Friday, I was grateful to travel on Air Force One to Charlotte with my colleagues from South Carolina, Ralph Norman and William Timmons, along with our colleagues from North Carolina, Virginia Foxx, Patrick McHenry, Richard Hudson, Mark…
China's use of Confucius Institutes and other avenues of influence, not only in the United States but around the world, is a central aspect of China's broader strategy for influence around the world.
I am grateful that President Donald Trump's budget submitted yesterday reinforces our efforts to support our troops and military families.
February is American Heart Month, a month where we especially recognize and promote positive heart health. Currently, 302,000 people in South Carolina have coronary heart disease. I am thankful for the great work of the National Coalition…
I am grateful to be recognized by the Magnet Schools of America as a Champion of Magnet School Excellence and to be a steadfast supporter of magnet schools. I appreciate that President Donald Trump's praising of magnet schools was included…





