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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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Jul 23, 2019

The messaging aspect of this is clear. The Southern Hemisphere is awakening to the reality that Hezbollah is a global terrorist threat.

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Jul 23, 2019

Thank you, Chairman Deutch. And thank you for this hearing.

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Jul 23, 2019

But it concerns me that there have been reports that U.S. foreign assistance has been dispersed to officially Iranian-backed militias tied to the IRGC.

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Jul 23, 2019

And that was front page of the newspapers in Argentina. So, congratulations on your and Secretary Pompeo's success.

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Jul 18, 2019

Today is legislative day 5 since House Democrats subverted the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act from being a standalone bill. I am grateful that 86 percent of Congress, 371 Members, have cosponsored this legislation, who were…

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Jul 16, 2019

It has been 3 legislative days since House Democrats undermined the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act by shifting the bipartisan bill into a partisan NDAA. There is still time to correct the widow's tax on spouses of servicemembers…

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Jul 16, 2019

This committee has spent considerable time and effort working to safeguard Israel from the many security threats it faces.

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Jul 16, 2019

This threat is more pernicious. It masquerades as a peaceful activism but its ultimate goal is to delegitimize the Jewish State and eventually to see its complete destruction.

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Jul 16, 2019

This bill needs to be refined. As written, this legislation is more about politics than policy.

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Jul 16, 2019

If you harbor, aid, or abet these murderous Palestinian terrorist groups, you will face stiff consequences.

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Jul 16, 2019

I am proud to support this measure, although I would have preferred that the committee consider my comprehensive bill, H.R. 336.

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Jul 16, 2019

Anyone supporting this group's murderous agenda is just as guilty as those terrorists.

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Jul 16, 2019

This important legislation would sanction any individual entity and government that supports Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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Jul 16, 2019

Today, this committee will send a clear message that we oppose BDS and all other efforts to unfairly single out Israel.

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Jul 15, 2019

Last week, House Democrats had the chance to bring the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act on the floor to repeal the widow's tax. Roll Call described, today, the bill as a ``broadly supported bipartisan bill'' with 365 cosponsors. This…

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Jul 15, 2019

the reason I review these associations is because my view is that the American people are not anti-Russian, but they certainly hope the best for the citizens of Russia for a positive change.

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Jul 11, 2019

Congress should strive for Democrats and Republicans in Washington to truly work together. When the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act reached 365 bipartisan cosponsors, I was grateful to share the good news. That is a remarkable more…

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Jul 10, 2019

In a climate of endless negative attacks, it is refreshing to read ``President Trump Is Delivering'' by the respected national columnist Star Parker in the Aiken Standard on June 24. She has correctly identified success as being three…

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Jul 10, 2019

I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding this time. I appreciate his leadership. H.R. 553, the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act, is a bipartisan bill with over 365 cosponsors. In fact, it is rare that a bill garners this many…

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Jun 25, 2019

So rather than imposing additional tariffs, we should be dismantling all of them.

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Jun 25, 2019

Thank you very much. And thank you, Chairman Keating.

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Jun 25, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank each of you for being here today, and indeed, I have appreciated the reference to BMW.

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Jun 24, 2019

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. As a member of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, I am grateful to continue supporting families facing Alzheimer's. Additionally, I appreciate the BOLD Infrastructure for…

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Jun 19, 2019

These bills address some of the most pressing issues facing the world today and they are a testament to the bipartisan spirit of this committee.

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