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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 8, 2015

Why should Congress agree to any deal that allows one of the major protagonists to have $140 billion more that is clearly going to be used to spread their agenda, their Shia caliphate, in opposition to a Sunni caliphate, in opposition to…

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Sep 8, 2015

I am very, very concerned, Admiral Bird, it is my understanding that the funding for Hezbollah with the missile capability, the rocket capability to strike Israel, that it is currently being funded at $200 million a year.

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Sep 8, 2015

What we are not unsure about is what they intend to do with additional resources.

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Aug 20, 2015

I think it is about time for the United States to put conditions on the funding of the Philippines until they reform.

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Jul 29, 2015

I am grateful to congratulate the Army Chaplain Corps on their 240th birthday. Since their founding this day on July 29, 1775, by the Continental Congress, at the request of General George Washington, military chaplains have served with…

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Jul 29, 2015

I am grateful to cosponsor the Employee Rights Act, introduced by Chairman Tom Price, which establishes protections for American workers--to not join a union; to have a secret ballot; and, if they choose to join a union, to know how their…

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Jul 28, 2015

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership.

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Jul 28, 2015

What message does this deal send to human rights violators around the world?

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Jul 27, 2015

We need this as a response for the American people so that as we vote in September, the American people will know, as you stated a few minutes ago, the correct facts.

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Jul 27, 2015

And for you to say that there is no evidence, I think there is plenty of evidence out there.

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Jul 27, 2015

I share the concerns of an op-ed by David Horovitz of The Times of Israel where he presents 16 reasons the nuke deal is a catastrophe for the Western world.

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Jul 23, 2015

I am grateful to recognize a constituent, Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Brian Bohlman, as our guest chaplain today. Chaplain Bohlman, a native of Bel Air, Maryland, now resides in West Columbia, South Carolina. Lieutenant Colonel Bohlman is…

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Jul 22, 2015

I remain concerned about activity in the South China Sea, how regional developments may undermine stability.

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Jul 15, 2015

The proposed agreement would strengthen the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and China, benefit the U.S. economy, enhance nuclear safety in China, and improve the environment.

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Jul 15, 2015

I am grateful to sponsor House Joint Resolution 56, which provides for the approval of the new U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.

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Jul 15, 2015

And I appreciate you raising that.

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Jul 15, 2015

With over 20 nuclear reactors currently in operation and 28 more under construction, China is one of the largest and fastest growing nuclear energy markets in the world.

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Jul 15, 2015

And somehow we need for you to get this message across that carbon-free energy production in China is also carbon-free energy production within the United States, and that it is very beneficial.

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Jul 15, 2015

But the bottom line, it is beneficial?

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Jul 13, 2015

It is a comprehensive long-term deal with Iran that will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Jul 13, 2015

In an effort to achieve political gain, President Obama has ignored Congress and the American people and I believe is establishing a sad legacy of a murderous regime with nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles targeting American…

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Jul 13, 2015

I am disappointed the President has made dangerous concessions when negotiating with the Iranian regime.

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Jul 13, 2015

Recently, President Obama struck another blow destroying American jobs with his new proposal to raise the salary threshold for overtime. This top-down, burdensome regulation will inhibit job creation, burden small businesses, and penalize…

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Jul 10, 2015

Yesterday, Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce, with Ranking Member Eliot Engel, conducted an informative hearing on the implications of the nuclear agreement with Iran. The witnesses who provided enlightening testimony were the…

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