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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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Jun 14, 2016

Egypt has been and will continue to be a valued ally in an unstable region in support of American interests.

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Jun 14, 2016

I wish more American people knew about IRI, also the National Democratic Institute. It is a great example of working together, both parties, promoting democracy around the world.

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Jun 13, 2016

Sadly, the high hopes that I had of mutual benefit cooperation... have really been crushed by the aggression.

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Jun 13, 2016

America needs to do more to deter the Russian threat.

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Jun 13, 2016

the obvious extraordinary loss of life that could occur is so irresponsible, and not in the interest of the people of Russia, or its foreign policy or its military.

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Jun 13, 2016

I have been optimistic about a U.S./Russian friendship.

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Jun 13, 2016

The front page of The Washington Post last week, June 9, reported attacks on U.S. by men set free, about 12 from Guantanamo Bay. The article revealed: ``The Obama administration believes that about 12 detainees released from the prison at…

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Jun 10, 2016

On Wednesday, I was grateful to serve on the escort committee for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, due to my former co-chairmanship of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, with my father having served in India during World War…

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Jun 9, 2016

This week, South Carolina honors and pays tribute to the dedicated men and women of the South Carolina State Guard. The unpaid volunteers of the State Guard are always prepared for challenging events in the community. They respond quickly…

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Jun 8, 2016

this rule will affect nearly a thousand employees, cost the university over a million dollars a year to comply, which I believe could lead to destroying jobs.

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Jun 8, 2016

the regulation will have on the Boy Scouts in South Carolina, which makes such an important difference of the lives of the young people of our State.

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Jun 8, 2016

Easter Seals makes a difference around our country for so many people, so thank you for what you do.

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Jun 8, 2016

Thank you, Judge Poe, and thank you for your obvious passion about this issue and making a difference.

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Jun 8, 2016

I'm also very grateful that I have four sons that have participated in the Boy Scouts of America.

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Jun 8, 2016

Thank you, Judge Poe, and thank you for recommending this hearing on such an important topic.

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Jun 7, 2016

This week, Speaker of the House Paul Davis Ryan presented a positive program on what Republicans support--A Better Way--which is our vision for a confident America. Speaker Ryan has outlined a bold Republican agenda that advances…

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May 25, 2016

Yesterday Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen refused to testify before the House Judiciary Committee to answer allegations that he failed to comply with a congressional subpoena, which resulted in the destruction of key…

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May 24, 2016

American families are at risk. They need to know.

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May 24, 2016

I thank Chairman Mike Simpson for his leadership. I rise today in opposition to the amendment and in support of the mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility, or the MOX project, which is located at the Savannah River site in Aiken and…

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May 24, 2016

I am grateful to have held an essay competition for elementary school students throughout the Second Congressional District of South Carolina. The ``Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places'' essay competition received over 125 submissions where…

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May 24, 2016

Usually Congressman Garamendi and I agree on issues like small monitor reactors. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman from California has expired.

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May 24, 2016

They continue, as was cited, to proclaim death to America, death to Israel.

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May 24, 2016

There was only one reason that you would be developing an intercontinental ballistic missile capability, and that is to deliver a nuclear weapon, and it would be against American families.

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May 24, 2016

And, sadly, as we hear more and more about it, it becomes more dangerous.

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May 24, 2016

Why would the administration agree to limit IAEA reporting?

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