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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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Feb 28, 2024

Since Biden took office, there have been nearly 10 million illegal aliens entering America, with over 340 on the terrorist watch list. Sadly, this includes thousands of unaccompanied military-aged young men from dictatorships, as confirmed…

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Feb 15, 2024

Last night, with the bipartisan support of the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mike Rogers, and Ranking Member Greg Meeks, the House passed the Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act. This legislation holds the regime of dictator…

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Feb 14, 2024

I have absolute disgust with President Joe Biden. His shameful appeasement, surrender, and abandonment of the people of Afghanistan...

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Feb 14, 2024

The world is in a conflict we did not choose between dictators with rule of gun invading democracies with rule of law. The anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by war criminal Putin is near. Over 400,000 deaths and 10,000 were murdered…

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Feb 14, 2024

I am grateful my youngest son, First Lieutenant Hunter Wilson, was an engineer serving with the Army Guard for a year in Afghanistan.

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Feb 13, 2024

If we do not act in strength but rather weakness, we will invite aggression, conflict, and war.

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Feb 13, 2024

we're in a war we did not choose between dictators with rule of gun invading democracies with rule of law

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Feb 13, 2024

The Iranian regime terrorist puppets in Yemen, the Houthis, have launched over 30 attacks on commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea since November.

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Feb 13, 2024

America, I believe, sadly, today with the open borders too--is at greater risk of attack--of imminent attack than ever before

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Feb 13, 2024

the providing of funding by oil sales is just totally out of what should be done to actually promote peace through strength in the world.

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Feb 13, 2024

The lack of response to me is very troubling because we have had attacks by the puppets of Iran that affect 40 different countries.

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Feb 13, 2024

They receive material and political support from the world's foremost State sponsor of terrorism and have coordinated with at least two foreign terrorist organizations.

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Feb 13, 2024

Families in South Carolina have been negatively affected by the failed policies of Biden, with the highest inflation in 40 years destroying jobs. Gratefully, in South Carolina, with the leadership of Republican Governor Henry McMaster, all…

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Feb 13, 2024

the axis of evil war criminal Putin and North Korea have just had unprecedented ballistic missile cooperation

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Feb 13, 2024

we need to stand together for freedom to have peace through strength, and we need to address and know that freedom is not free.

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Feb 13, 2024

Distinguished graduate of Columbia College, I am very grateful to be here with Congressman Mike Lawler. It has been 13 years since the Syrian revolution, where pro-democracy demonstrators peacefully gathered to express against the corrupt…

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Feb 7, 2024

2 days ago, I issued a heartfelt warning for all families in America. This is bipartisan in that the terrorists consider all Americans as targets. I had been excusing the irresponsible open borders as recruiting millions of low-information…

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Feb 6, 2024

The failed policies of Biden and Democrats are costing American families over $11,400 more a year to buy the basics. The dollar stores I shop at are now $1.25. When Biden took office, inflation was just 1.4 percent. Since then, inflation…

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Feb 5, 2024

My heartfelt warning today is for all families of all political parties in America. I had been excusing the irresponsible Biden open borders as recruiting millions of low-information voters to perpetuate Democrat elitist power. This…

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Jan 31, 2024

It has been over 100 days since the murderous invasion of Israel by Iranian puppet Hamas. There was merciless slaughter of over 1,200 Israelis and over 200 taken hostage, including Americans. One of the hostages still being held in Gaza is…

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Jan 30, 2024

As a Korean Caucus co- chairman, I was grateful last week to participate in the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Program. With prior visits it has always been inspiring to observe the phenomenal success of the talented people of…

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Jan 29, 2024

Americans are saddened by the deaths and injuries of U.S. servicemembers yesterday in the Middle East. My thoughts and prayers are with the families. Americans are sitting ducks for primary attacks that are occurring abroad and at home…

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Jan 18, 2024

I am grateful to recognize the upcoming celebrations for National School Choice Week. Partnering with over 27,000 schools around the country, the focus is to inform parents of the education options available, meeting the needs for each…

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Jan 17, 2024

I was grateful to participate this weekend in the legislative exchange program of the Association of Marshall Scholars to Oxford and London, led by co- chairs, Mark Green and Jim Himes; with emeritus co-chairs, Linda Sanchez and Mike…

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Jan 17, 2024

We all appreciate the great work and leadership of Congressman Moore of Utah, as he is conducting tonight's Special Order. As the anniversary approaches for the 1973 infamous Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade, I was grateful to attend…

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