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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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Sep 17, 2014

For decades, they have resisted oppression and identified with freedom of the United States.

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Sep 17, 2014

The Obama mistake of equating Hamas rocket attacks with Israel's self-defense.

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Sep 17, 2014

The Obama mistake of releasing five murderous Taliban while negotiating with the terrorists.

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Sep 17, 2014

The Obama mistake of declaring a red line in Syria on chemical weapons and then blaming others.

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Sep 17, 2014

The Obama mistake of failing to support the students of Iran's Green Revolution.

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Sep 17, 2014

The Obama mistake of defense sequestration, downsizing our military as jihadists expand their safe havens across the world to attack the American families.

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Sep 17, 2014

The Obama mistake of failing to secure a basic security agreement with Iraq, undermining the achievements of the American and allied service members who promoted freedom in Iraq.

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Sep 17, 2014

Over the weekend, the President promised that, as we defeat ISIL, there will be no more mistakes. I look forward to working with you to avoid his mistakes.

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Sep 17, 2014

We are marginalizing our best friends the Kurds and denying them the weapons they need

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Sep 17, 2014

The administration has turned a big challenge into a major crisis

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Sep 17, 2014

And a restatement again of support for the Kurdish region and a commitment that we are going to follow through with weapons.

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Sep 17, 2014

I have heard, as he, that the necessary military supplies are not being delivered. They are putting the Kurdish people at great risk.

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Sep 17, 2014

The President obviously needs to change course and adopt peace through strength. We know weakness endangers American families worldwide.

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Sep 17, 2014

The Obama mistake of underestimating ISIL as JV (junior varsity).

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Sep 16, 2014

I have yet to see a legislative strategy from the administration in moving TPP forward.

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Sep 16, 2014

I think the aggression has become worse.

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Sep 16, 2014

I remember making the argument, I think the most valuable export that we have to China is not to any of the commodities or services but it is our ideals and it is freedom.

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Sep 16, 2014

I couldn't be more profoundly disappointed in the predictions that I made if China was to get PNTR.

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Sep 8, 2014

Well, I share your concern. And--because running your own business, that is the key, and being a franchisee, that is so beneficial.

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Sep 8, 2014

What we are talking about is economic freedom, the ability to operate your own business successfully.

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Sep 8, 2014

It is independence. It is opportunity, entry-level jobs, it is so meaningful in the communities I represent.

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Sep 8, 2014

At the same time the administration was saying that terrorism was on a retreat, Dr. Kagan was correct.

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Sep 8, 2014

I have been to the Middle East now 12 times, and it is always encouraging, the people that we meet with.

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Sep 8, 2014

Until we have established a coherent policy on radical Islam, we are going to be behind the eight ball.

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