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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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Dec 9, 2013

I believe that Iran was behind this attack. And, of course, no one has been held accountable, not Iran, not the Iraqis, and not the criminals themselves.

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Dec 9, 2013

But also that is clearly indicating that they are not dealing in good faith, that they cannot be trusted, and even with test but verify.

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Dec 9, 2013

They have gotten the people of Iran hopefully to the point--this is the great culture of Persia--hopefully for the people of Iran an opportunity for them, the Green Revolution, to finally succeed.

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Dec 8, 2013

The program C-TPAT, Partnership Against Customs Terrorism, is exactly that.

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Dec 4, 2013

In the Taiwan Congress--four Members of the Taiwan Congress, along with the 14 or more Members across party lines, issued a letter to the leaders of the Taiwanese Government.

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Dec 4, 2013

I hope human rights issues can become an indispensable component in the meetings and the strategic dialogues between Chinese and American top leaders.

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Dec 4, 2013

I hope the Obama administration will deliver a note to the Chinese Government asking for the immediate and unconditional release of these 18 prisoners of conscience.

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Dec 4, 2013

I propose to broadcast live the annual Chinese-U.S. Human Rights Dialogue on the Internet, make the dialogue specific in goals and substantial in content.

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Dec 4, 2013

I hope the House Committee on Foreign Affairs will make it mandatory that the officials of the U.S. Embassy and consulates in China receive at least 14 days of systematic training on the background of human rights and religious freedom in…

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Dec 2, 2013

There is nothing in the bill that is sealed in any sort of permanent way.

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Dec 2, 2013

It was a miracle in my opinion that more people were not killed.

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Dec 2, 2013

Our relationship with the Philippines is one that is solid, in my opinion, because the relationship is based in part upon business.

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Dec 2, 2013

I think we did a good thing, and again thank you for your leadership.

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Dec 2, 2013

I was very proud to be an American and to be there, because our Marines landed and people applauded.

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Nov 19, 2013

I had the opportunity last year, with Congresswoman Bordallo, to visit Vietnam.

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Nov 19, 2013

I am really hopeful long term indeed that we can have a positive relationship.

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Nov 19, 2013

And thank you very much, Congressman Wenstrup.

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Nov 19, 2013

And I do appreciate the final comment, a complementary system which is beneficial to military families.

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Nov 19, 2013

And, for myself, Ms. Williams, how does the risk of reductions to the second-destination transportation cost increase if the Department of Defense must comply with the cuts associated with full or partial sequestration?

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Nov 12, 2013

After the September 1st massacre, the State Department called for an independent investigation by the United Nations, 74 days on nothing's been done.

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Nov 12, 2013

What is the United States doing to prevent further attacks and greater loss of life in terms of ensuring the safety and security of the residents?

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Nov 12, 2013

The American people have shed blood on behalf of the people of Iraq, and we want success and hope for success.

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Nov 12, 2013

I certainly hope the administration is making every effort to avoid what we have already heard could be an impending civil war.

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Oct 9, 2013

To me, the Justice Department is truly totally politicized. It is a political arm promoting the policies of the President of the United States.

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Oct 9, 2013

I am very, very concerned that what I see is politicization.

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