Jan 9, 2020
I am grateful for the addition of the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Advanced Individual Training courses at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, which is one of the most military friendly communities in America. Civil affairs and…
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 9, 2020
This week, universally respected Senator Joe Lieberman, a Democrat, provided an extraordinary op-ed in The Wall Street Journal: ``President Trump's order to take out Qasem Soleimani was morally, constitutionally, and strategically correct…
Jan 8, 2020
Last week, I traveled across the Second Congressional District of South Carolina visiting the Midlands, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, and Orangeburg to present my 2020 legislative agenda. At each stop, I was grateful to share my…
Jan 7, 2020
Yesterday, universally respected Senator Joe Lieberman provided an extraordinary op-ed in The Wall Street Journal: ``President Trump's order to take out Qasem Soleimani was morally, constitutionally, and strategically correct. . . . No…
Dec 19, 2019
As we, today, close this year's legislative session, I am grateful to reflect on significant opportunities experienced in 2019. My highlight was my continued association with India as former co- chair of the Congressional Caucus on India…
Dec 18, 2019
Over a month ago, on November 14, I spoke on the impeachment hoax with points true then and still true today. After over a month of secret investigations into the administration, Democrats have now decided to open these controlled hearings…
Dec 17, 2019
This important resolution sends a strong message of support to the Iranian people and I thank Chairman Deutch for his work.
Dec 17, 2019
We are grateful for Captain John ``JT'' Shelson for having served in the Washington office of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina from the Army for the past year as a defense fellow. After graduating from Drexel University…
Dec 17, 2019
I would also like to thank my colleague, Mr. Lee Zeldin, for his hard work on H.R. 630, the Counterterrorism Screening Assistance Act of 2019.
Dec 17, 2019
Last, I would like to express my strong support for Mr. Ted Lieu's H.R. 3571, the City and State Diplomacy Act.
Dec 17, 2019
The Iranian people want a government that works for them, not to prop up a network of criminals and terrorists.
Dec 11, 2019
I thank Ranking Member Thornberry and Chairman Smith. Madam Speaker, I am grateful that the House and Senate have come to an agreement in this year's National Defense Authorization Act conference report to finally repeal the widow's tax. I…
Dec 10, 2019
Thank you. And General Milley, again, thank you for your service. It is so reassuring to military families.
Dec 10, 2019
Well, thank you, because to me this provides sadly safe havens for terrorists to attack American families around the world and back home.
Dec 10, 2019
With the President's recent comments about pulling our troops out of Syria and keeping quote a peacekeeping force, how will this force accomplish any of the six objectives that you and General Milley have highlighted in your statements?
Dec 10, 2019
I believe that ISIS materialized, Mr. Secretary, because of the vociferous withdrawal from Iraq under the previous administration.
Dec 9, 2019
This Friday is the 383rd birthday of the U.S. National Guard. Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in America. Its members served during times of war and emergency to keep American families safe and…
Dec 5, 2019
Yesterday, Jessica Holdman with The Post and Courier reported that wages in South Carolina rose faster than expected this year and will continue to rise. I was alerted to this by Gary David and Christopher Thompson on WVOC by iHeartRadio…
Dec 4, 2019
Last week, President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov to the White House and reaffirmed the strong alliance between our two countries. Based on this successful meeting, the United States and Bulgaria…
Dec 4, 2019
I think where we had good base commanders it was taken serious and then in other areas maybe poor base command allowed part of these things to happen.
Dec 4, 2019
I think those provisions will be struck; that that is unacceptable to me to ask an 18-year-old soldier straight out of high school to sign a contract that makes him responsible for the legal fees of a multimillion-dollar corporation.
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