The Reverend Dr. Derek William Henry Thomas is the senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, South Carolina, and the Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. A native of…
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.
I am going to continue to urge my colleagues to hold those responsible for war crimes in Syria accountable.
To be fair, the Trump Administration has presided over many important successes in the Middle East.
Congratulations to Staff Sergeant Dakota Bowen, who serves with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He is the Army's 2019 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. The NCO of the Year is the…
This month, a bronze statue was dedicated at Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, in memory of Lieutenant Joe Missar and Lieutenant Skip Murphy, who died for freedom in Vietnam. First Lieutenant Frank M…
I grew up in the most British city of North America, Charleston, South Carolina.
I look forward to working with Chairman Keating on any legislation that might be appropriate to be of assistance.
I believe, indeed, the Irish people have overcome many obstacles in the past and can do that in the future.
I would like to thank both of you because I was really concerned we were in a hopeless situation. But, indeed, we are not, and we should always remember that Turkey is a member of NATO for 70 years--has been such a valued ally, and the…
Thank you, Chairman Ted Deutch, for calling this important and timely hearing.
President Trump has instead acted on a whim and in doing so has thrown our allies under the bus.
2 weeks ago, I participated as the ranking member with Co-Chairman Congressman Alcee Hastings and Co-Chairman Senator Roger Wicker of the Joint Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe--the Helsinki Commission--to attend the OSCE…
As part of National Clean Energy Week, I am grateful for clean energy and its advances in South Carolina. The success of President Donald Trump has been the achievement of energy independence for America. South Carolina is home to seven…
Each August, I participate in a bus tour of South Carolina's Second Congressional District with my wife, Roxanne, and dedicated staff from the Washington and district offices. This year, the tour took us to the Clemson University Sandhill…
On Sunday, I was grateful for the opportunity to participate in the ``Howdy, Modi'' welcome celebration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Houston attended by over 50,000 Indian Americans. With President Donald Trump attending…
The world deluded itself to believe that China would honor its pledge of 'one country, two systems' after the British Government handed over control of Hong Kong to China in 1997.
the United States nuclear capabilities continue to be the cornerstone of America's national security and global stability, and serve as the ultimate deterrent against a nuclear attack.
I appreciate so much President Donald Trump has courageously identified the democratic aspirations that are bursting under the chains of tyranny.





