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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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Mar 28, 2017

My concern over the threat of North Korea was underscored by a delegation visit with Ranking Member Eliot Engel to Pyongyang.

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Mar 28, 2017

I was pleased to see Secretary of State Tillerson say that the U.S. is rethinking our response to Kim Jong Un's dangerous provocations.

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Mar 28, 2017

I want to also thank Representative Smith for H.R. 390, the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act.

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Mar 28, 2017

It is encouraging, as was cited by Congresswoman Torres, to see the bipartisan partnership that each of you have on behalf of our country.

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Mar 28, 2017

And, General Votel, it is a great honor to be with you.

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Mar 28, 2017

Last Saturday, March 25, marked National Medal of Honor Day. Designated by Congress in 1990, the National Medal of Honor Day celebrates each of the men and women who have earned America's highest, most prestigious military decoration. I am…

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Mar 28, 2017

I have had occasion to travel to North Korea twice, including once with our colleague and friend, Joe Wilson, and if or when you go there, it is like stepping backwards into a time warp.

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Mar 28, 2017

I want to thank Congresswoman Torres for her work on Central America and for offering her resolution supporting the fight against corruption there.

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Mar 28, 2017

Next, we consider H.R. 672, which reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combatting anti-Semitism.

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Mar 28, 2017

Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H. Res. 92 offered by the Honorable Joe Wilson, a Representative in Congress from the State of South Carolina.

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Mar 28, 2017

This legislation requires the State Department to determine whether North Korea should be relisted as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

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Mar 27, 2017

We can deter the Russian force that we see.

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Mar 27, 2017

The bizarre totalitarian regime in North Korea continues to threaten American families and our South Korean allies by testing nuclear capabilities and intermediate- to long-range missiles. I am grateful that, this week, the House Foreign…

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Mar 22, 2017

ObamaCare has failed the American people destroying jobs. All across South Carolina, premiums have skyrocketed, small-business jobs have been terminated, and our State is now down to a single insurance provider on the exchange. This is not…

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Mar 21, 2017

I have introduced bipartisan House Resolution 92 to address the issue of sanctions on North Korea.

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Mar 21, 2017

For too long, the dictatorship in North Korea has become emboldened, testing weapons and missiles, but also testing and expanding their ballistic missile capability.

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Mar 21, 2017

I reiterate my belief that the first responsibility of the Federal Government is to provide for the security of its nations, to accomplish for citizens what they cannot do by themselves.

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Mar 21, 2017

Yesterday I was grateful to participate in a panel discussion at the dynamic Hudson Institute about the growing threat North Korea poses to the United States and our allies, with Hudson fellow research director Rebeccah Heinrichs and…

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Mar 21, 2017

In recent weeks North Korea has continued to launch ballistic missiles off the coast of South Korea in continued defiance of the international community.

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Mar 20, 2017

On February 12, an historic change of command ceremony was held for the South Carolina National Guard 51st Military Police Battalion. Lexington High School math teacher Major Erika Perry became the first female commander of this battalion…

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Mar 16, 2017

An editorial last week in the Post and Courier of Charleston cites ``GOP health bill a start,'' which provided accurate insight into how the American Health Care Act is the first step in a three-step approach on how to put patients back in…

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Mar 15, 2017

I share the concerns of Congressman Kelly and Congresswoman McSally about the Budget Control Act, sequestration of 2013.

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Mar 15, 2017

And indeed, as we conclude, this is a special time to thank Admiral Cullom, Admiral Mulloy for your service.

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Mar 15, 2017

I believe the first responsibility of the Federal Government is to provide for the security of its citizens.

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Mar 15, 2017

So congratulations on your service.

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