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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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Jul 8, 2015

Death to America isn't domestic spin in Iran--it is the regime's rallying cry.

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Jul 8, 2015

Here, here. Thank you, Judge Poe. We appreciate your insight particularly on behalf of the people of Iran too.

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Jul 8, 2015

I think it is preposterous that our people are held hostage while we are negotiating with them.

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Jul 8, 2015

I am really grateful that Chairman Ed Royce and Ranking Member Eliot Engel were able to put this together.

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Jul 8, 2015

Mr. Trott, thank you very much for your fresh freshman approach.

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Jul 8, 2015

If it is reached in the coming days, a nuclear deal with Iran will be, at best, an unsatisfying and risky compromise.

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Jul 8, 2015

I appreciate you raising the concern.

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Jul 8, 2015

I hope the Senate will act on this measure.

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Jul 8, 2015

President Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran pose significant threats to American families. Already, the President has conceded too much. An agreement that does not clearly prohibit the development of nuclear weapons threatens American…

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Jul 8, 2015

I think what Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed of kill these negotiations, go back to sanctions, force them to come back to the table later, I do not think that will work.

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Jul 8, 2015

I think it would have been a heck of a lot better if Iran was told if you want to have serious negotiations with us, while we talk, you stop enriching.

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Jul 8, 2015

The President's actions, the weakness that is being exhibited, is just bizarre.

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Jul 8, 2015

Thank you all. And, again, our concern too for the people of the Iran. And so I am just hoping that, indeed, the President will change course.

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Jul 8, 2015

One of the worst consequences of this deal... is rising tension in the region.

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Jul 8, 2015

Even with sanctions in place, even with sanctions in place, Iran is still the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world.

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Jul 7, 2015

I am grateful to recognize the Flying Tigers, a courageous group of volunteer pilots of World War II who carried out strategic air support missions to protect the citizens of the Republic of China. This elite group became the 14th Air…

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Jun 24, 2015

Last week, nine extraordinary men and women were killed at the Wednesday night Bible study at historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in my birthplace of Charleston. I am grateful for their memories. Reverend Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Cynthia…

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Jun 24, 2015

Nuclear deterrence is important to our country. However, we have an obligation to deal with legacy Cold War radioactive waste.

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Jun 23, 2015

While often characterized as a terrorist organization, ISIL/Daesh fights and behaves like an army.

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Jun 23, 2015

The political situation in Iraq isn't just whatever the political situation in Iraq is. It is affected by what we do.

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Jun 23, 2015

I look forward to working with you in a bipartisan manner on these issues.

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Jun 23, 2015

You also indicate the importance of an inclusive Iraqi Army to counter the hollow force under previous Iraqi leader, yet the Iraqi Army has been unable to advance against Mosul and were not successful in maintaining control of Ramadi.

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Jun 23, 2015

The President himself has acknowledged that we do not have a complete strategy to combat the threat.

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Jun 23, 2015

In your testimony, you call the suggestion of abandoning the central government in Baghdad and arming the Kurds and/or Sunni tribes directly as 'superficially appealing.'

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