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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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Jan 17, 2018

I share your appreciation of the assets there.

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Jan 17, 2018

Additionally, investigation documents indicate that the shipboard, squadron, and fleet leadership were properly reporting on training and material deficiencies in requesting relief, yet these individuals were fired.

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Jan 17, 2018

I fully believe the primary responsibility of the national government is to provide for the national security of its citizens.

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Jan 16, 2018

Wasn't it proven that there was a direct relationship of North Korea with the nuclear development in Syria?

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Jan 16, 2018

I was grateful in September to lead a delegation to South Korea. Of course, we visited the DMZ.

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Jan 16, 2018

I believe the sanctions on North Korea promoted by President Trump have been successful.

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Jan 16, 2018

We will not and should not tolerate the escalation by this rogue regime in North Korea.

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Jan 16, 2018

This is why I believe the sanctions on North Korea promoted by President Trump have been successful, resulting in recent talks between North and South Korea.

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Jan 16, 2018

I am encouraged by the leadership of President Donald Trump and Ambassador Nikki Haley, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, with Deputy Secretary of State, John Sullivan, for their commitment to demonstrating peace through strength.

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Jan 16, 2018

The totalitarian regime in North Korea continues to threaten the United States and our allies by testing nuclear capabilities and intermediate to long range intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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Dec 13, 2017

This legislation clarifies statutes that are beneficial to the American people.

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Dec 13, 2017

I call upon my fellow members to continue to work to protect children from human trafficking and other sex crimes.

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Dec 13, 2017

I appreciate the opportunity to be a cosponsor today of House Resolution 3851, the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act.

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Dec 11, 2017

China can continue to support the Kim dictatorship and this will ensure an escalating nuclear arms race.

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Dec 11, 2017

China's policy has been a death sentence for North Koreans.

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Dec 11, 2017

What does that tell us about Xi Jinping's sincerity?

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Dec 11, 2017

Xi Jinping has brought us to a crisis stage because of his support for the regime.

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Dec 5, 2017

Thank you all for being here today. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership.

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Dec 5, 2017

Thank you very much. And in your testimony, you note that IBM provides a generous paid leave policy...

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Dec 5, 2017

I'm just so enthusiastic for the growth of our economy and job opportunities for the American people.

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Dec 5, 2017

Thank you very much, Chairman Tim Walberg, for your leadership. And your service means so much to the people of Michigan and South Carolina and all of the United States.

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Nov 30, 2017

We want to back you up for the defense of our country.

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Nov 30, 2017

It really would be helpful to us to have very brief, as I indicated yesterday and I will restate, to have examples of increased costs, to delays to the costs.

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Nov 30, 2017

I ask the witnesses to do their best to describe where shortfalls exist and what can be done to improve the less than optimal state we are in.

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Nov 30, 2017

I want to thank you for raising that it is not just cost but delay and extension of time.

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