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Wilson Statement on Vote to Override the President’s Veto

February 2, 2016

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to override the President’s veto of the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, critical legislation that would repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood:

“I am grateful to Speaker Paul Ryan and Budget Chairman Tom Price for exercising every option available to repeal the job-destroying Obamacare and protect life by defunding Planned Parenthood. Even though the votes were not sufficient, Members of Congress are on record. I hope my colleagues in the House will join me as we continue our fight to defend conservative principles.”