Political Quotes

Joe Wilson

The Public Record

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.

Quotes by year · 199920263,679 total · peak 2023 (359)
1999: 8 quotes2003: 2 quotes2005: 11 quotes2007: 14 quotes2008: 31 quotes2009: 110 quotes2010: 95 quotes2011: 221 quotes2012: 273 quotes2013: 319 quotes2014: 232 quotes2015: 282 quotes2016: 206 quotes2017: 285 quotes2018: 226 quotes2019: 285 quotes2020: 129 quotes2021: 222 quotes2022: 131 quotes2023: 359 quotes2024: 120 quotes2025: 88 quotes2026: 30 quotes
Mar 3, 2020

F-35 aircraft provide peace through strength.

congress.gov
Mar 3, 2020

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.

congress.gov
Mar 2, 2020

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.

congress.gov
Mar 2, 2020

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.

congress.gov
Mar 2, 2020

peace through strength, So thank you for what you are doing.

congress.gov
Mar 2, 2020

I am concerned about the future of C-17 Globemaster sustainment.

congress.gov
Mar 2, 2020

That is very encouraging. And I know my constituents are very happy about any expedition and expedited effort.

congress.gov
Feb 27, 2020

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…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2020

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…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2020

And additionally, Dr. Anderson, the nuclear modernization efforts are so important.

congress.gov
Feb 26, 2020

We look forward to working with you to have a positive impact.

congress.gov
Feb 26, 2020

Modernizing our nuclear forces and associated infrastructure is necessary to defend the homeland promoting peace through strength.

congress.gov
Feb 26, 2020

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.

congress.gov
Feb 25, 2020

President Donald Trump's budget for the national security matters promotes peace through strength.

congress.gov
Feb 25, 2020

President Trump has made it clear his priority at the Department of Defense is to modernize our aging nuclear enterprises.

congress.gov
Feb 12, 2020

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…

govinfo.gov
Feb 11, 2020

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…

govinfo.gov
Feb 10, 2020

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.

congress.gov
Feb 10, 2020

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.

congress.gov
Feb 10, 2020

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…

govinfo.gov
Feb 10, 2020

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.

congress.gov
Feb 9, 2020

I am grateful that President Donald Trump's budget submitted yesterday reinforces our efforts to support our troops and military families.

congress.gov
Feb 6, 2020

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…

govinfo.gov
Feb 5, 2020

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…

govinfo.gov

Politicians like Joe Wilson