Feb 5, 2019
I recently received a brief at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on the materiel, weapons, and technology which the Iranian regime supplies to the Houthis in Yemen.
Joe Wilson
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Feb 5, 2019
I think that from what I have seen, and I am not privy to all the information on this, basically the Iranians are providing the Houthis with the types of weapons that you are describing, quite recklessly, I agree.
Feb 5, 2019
I believe the committee has the solemn responsibility to appropriately exercise the congressional War Powers Act under Article 1 of the Constitution.
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This past weekend, the world paused to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Millions of Jews were mercilessly killed as part of what the Nazis called their final solution to the Jewish problem. This happened just 74 years…
Jan 28, 2019
This month, Qatar and the United States completed the second annual Strategic Dialogue. The State Department cited the many successes of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The Strategic Dialogue highlighted the strength of the relationship to…
Jan 28, 2019
We are so fortunate to have the military personnel, the personnel that we have with the U.S. Custom and Border Protection agents on our border to protect American families.
Jan 23, 2019
The murderous regime in Tehran has a very clear policy: death to America, death to Israel. That is why Iran trains, arms, and funds militia groups to fight its proxy wars throughout the Middle East. In Iraq, these militias destabilize the…
Jan 16, 2019
South Carolinians are celebrating the life and achievements of Moffatt Burriss, Sr., who passed away last week at the age of 99. He should always be remembered for his valiant service in the Army, liberating Europe during World War II…
Jan 15, 2019
America is grateful for our alliance with Finland, a loyal NATO partner, to promote regional security. Finnish Defense Minister Jussi Niinisto wrote an article in Defense News reviewing our partnership: ``Today, the Finnish Defence Forces…
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As co-chair of the European Union Caucus, I appreciate the EU has imposed sanctions on Iran for the first time in 3 years. Following the numerous plots against Iranian opposition leaders in Europe, the EU added two Iranians and a unit of…
Jan 10, 2019
I was grateful last month to visit one of the privatized hotels of the Army at Fort Jackson, managed by the InterContinental Hotels Group. IHG has worked to revitalize Army lodging to provide improved facilities for Army travelers and…
Jan 9, 2019
South Carolinians today will celebrate the inauguration of Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with all of our other constitutional officers. After serving 2 years as Governor…
Jan 8, 2019
Yesterday, I hosted press conferences for a 2019 agenda in the Midlands, Aiken, and Barnwell with my wife, Roxanne. I am grateful for the 2018 successes of serving as Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee chairman to rebuild the military…
Jan 4, 2019
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Poland and the United States. As praised by Ambassador Piotr Wilczek: It has been a century of solidarity, understanding, but most of all friendship. Our bond is stronger…
Dec 20, 2018
The Wall Street Journal last week reported that the ``Baghdad Blast Walls Come Down.'' It explained that ``the Iraqi Government marked the first anniversary of the Islamic State's defeat Monday by reopening parts of Baghdad's Green Zone.''…
Dec 19, 2018
I am grateful for the dedicated staff work of Major Jonathan Grabill, who served as a military fellow, and Drew Nickels, who served as a foreign policy fellow, in the office of the Second District. Major Grabill has had a distinguished…
Dec 11, 2018
Well, again, your positive attitude just is reflected by the hope of Africa. That is great.
Dec 11, 2018
An extraordinary tribute for President George H.W. Bush was published by Krishnadev Calamur in The Atlantic: ``Had George Herbert Walker Bush never become the 41st President of the United States, he would still be remembered as one of the…
Dec 11, 2018
Well, again it has just been so hopeful to see the developments in Ethiopia and now Eritrea too, hopefully.
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The ongoing malicious and provocative construction by Hezbollah of attack tunnels along the Israeli northern border have intensified. This puts innocent lives in critical danger, requiring Israel to destroy the tunnels located on Israeli…
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As an opponent of the failed Iran deal, I am grateful that President Donald Trump and his administration remain focused on combating the dangerous conduct of Iran. Iran's aggression has only increased with the windfall of newly accessible…
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I am grateful for the recent opening of the Aiken Scholars Academy, an academic school of excellence that offers students an engaging educational experience. It is the result of a partnership between the University of South Carolina Aiken…
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The administration of President Donald Trump should be appreciated for promoting religious freedom. This summer, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hosted the first ever international ministerial on religious freedom. Representatives from 88…
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