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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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May 19, 2015

I am grateful for the President's decision to target Abu Sayyaf where Special Operations Forces heroically carried out a successful mission. I hope this is a change of course where the President takes action to stop further attacks on…

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May 18, 2015

Who would imagine in 20 years from zero with BMW and the last 3 years the leading manufacturer of tires and the leading exporter.

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May 18, 2015

the EXIM Bank charter specifically states that you will not compete with the private sector.

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May 18, 2015

In a perfect world, the Export-Import Bank would not be needed, but unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world.

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May 18, 2015

It would be irresponsible for this Congress to fail to reauthorize the EXIM Bank which pays for itself.

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May 18, 2015

Governor Nikki Haley secured from Daimler $0.5 billion investment for trucks.

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May 18, 2015

But there are accusations that you are conducting crony capitalism. But yet it is actually a payback for the benefit of the taxpayers.

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May 15, 2015

Recently, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley designated May as Teacher Appreciation Month. As the husband of a retired teacher, I know firsthand the time, resources, support, and guidance our dedicated educators give to their students…

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May 14, 2015

Today, the House of Representatives will consider the National Defense Authorization Act. Under the leadership of Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, the committee voted favorably, 60-2, with almost unanimous bipartisan…

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May 13, 2015

Fighting human trafficking is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue. It is a humanitarian issue.

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May 13, 2015

International Megan's Law just makes sense.

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May 13, 2015

I would urge the Senate and anyone listening to this hearing to support passage of this law.

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May 13, 2015

This morning, I was especially grateful to meet the Honor Flight members from South Carolina during their trip to Washington. These World War II and Korean war veterans are heroes for their honorable service in defense of American…

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May 12, 2015

Last week, I was grateful to participate in a congressional delegation with congressional colleagues Madeleine Bordallo and Reid Ribble, coordinated ably by Army Majors Bobby Cox and Jimmy Crook, to visit dynamic Eastern European allies…

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Apr 28, 2015

I honestly do not know whether or not my President is on the same exact team that I am because there are individuals like you who are willing to rise up and take control of your country's future and destiny with a vision.

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Apr 28, 2015

Our enemies do not respect weakness. They only respect strength, and strength cannot be shown just by finding jobs for more people who are members of ISIS.

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Apr 22, 2015

Over 1.5 million rural South Carolinians receive their power through local electric cooperatives, who work to keep costs low and maintain high energy standards. Unfortunately, President Obama established new regulations for electric water…

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Apr 15, 2015

Today, men and women will come together and take a stand against sexual assault at the sixth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes march in Columbia, South Carolina. Men from across the State will don high-heeled shoes and join women and other…

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Apr 15, 2015

Thank you for yielding; and, Congressman Dold, thank you for your leadership on this issue. I am very grateful. I represent the Savannah River Site in Aiken and Barnwell Counties of South Carolina. I had the privilege of working with…

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Apr 14, 2015

Well, again, we just appreciate your efforts so much.

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Apr 14, 2015

And I have got three in the Army.

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Apr 14, 2015

And certainly that is to me such a tragedy, the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

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Apr 14, 2015

The President has put at risk the safety of American families and of America's allies, especially Israel and Arab nations, by entering into a meaningless framework with an untruthful regime. Senator Joe Lieberman, in a recent op-ed in The…

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Apr 13, 2015

Well, I always like to point out that Beaufort has the right meteorological conditions, and that is very good weather, temperate, and very warm people.

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