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As members of a global community, the United States and all nations of the world have much to learn from each other. Our nation has a proud history of leading the world in times of peace and times of war. We have formed coalitions of nations to depose tyrannical dictators that threatened the freedoms and safety of our citizens and allies. Together with our friends we have drawn attention to humanitarian crises and worked to improve the quality of life in those parts of the world that live in poverty and turmoil.

As a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, I have the privilege to help address the issues facing our relationships with nations around the world. As one of only a few members of Congress to serve on both the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Armed Services Committee, I have the unique opportunity to contribute to our national dialogue from a military as well as a diplomatic perspective. An open and candid discussion among friendly nations and a clear and consistent message to unfriendly nations will ensure the safety and prosperity of the United States.

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Representatives Wilson, Cohen, Banks, and Slotkin Introduce the Bipartisan Stop Helping Adversaries Manipulate Everything (SHAME) Act
October 5, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Jim Banks (R-IN), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) issued a joint statement regarding the introduction of the bipartisan Stop Helping Adversaries Manipulate Everything (SHAME) Act.

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UK Caucus Co-Chairs Wilson, Kind, Rouzer, and Kilmer Mourn Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
September 9, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Bipartisan co-chairs of the UK Caucus, Representatives Joe Wilson (SC), Ron Kind (WI), David Rouzer (NC), and Derek Kilmer (WA) issued the following statement:

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Wilson, Lieu, Golden, Kinzinger and Malinowski Introduce Bill to Designate Russia as a Sponsor of Terrorism
July 29, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Co-led by Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), the bipartisan group introduced the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act. The bill will deem Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism for invading and attacking Ukraine.

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Congressmen Wilson and Cohen Introduce the Euro-Atlantic Solidarity and Major Democratic Ally Act
July 21, 2022
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Congressmen Wilson and Cohen Introduce the Euro-Atlantic Solidarity and Major Democratic Ally Act

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Wilson on Committee Passage of FY23 NDAA
June 27, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee completed the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023:

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ENABLERS Act Included in NDAA
June 24, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Co-led by Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the Armed Services Committee, Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), and Richard Hudson (R-NC), the Members applauded the inclusion of their ENABLERS Act (Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act) in the FY2023 Nation

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Wilson and Boyle Commend European Commission for Granting Ukraine ‘Candidate Status’ for Alliance Membership
June 17, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Brendan Boyle (D-PA), both Co-Chairs of the European Union Caucus, issued a joint statement in support of the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EU), for recommending that Ukraine be granted ‘candidate status' to join the 27-nation alliance.

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Wilson and Lieu Introduce Bipartisan Resolution on Designating Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
May 12, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Ted Lieu (D-CA), both members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced a resolution calling for the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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Wilson’s ‘Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022’ Becomes Law
May 9, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 into law.

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House Passes Wilson’s Bipartisan ‘Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022’
April 28, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022.

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