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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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House Passes Bipartisan Wilson Bill Holding Russia Accountable for Violations of Religious Liberty in Ukraine
April 27, 2022
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 496, the Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act. Introduced by Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), both members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, the legislation holds Russia accountable for violations of religious freedom in Ukraine.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Wilson, Crow, Slotkin, Cheney Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting U.S. Medical Support for Ukrainians & Nearby NATO Countries
April 22, 2022
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jason Crow (D-CO), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Liz Cheney (R-WY) led a group of bipartisan lawmakers pressing for critical medical support in Eastern Europe as Ukraine's healthcare system nears collapse and millions continue to flee the country. In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the Members requested that the U.S.

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson Statement on Russian Sanctions of Members of the U.S. Congress
April 14, 2022
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to the Russian Foreign Ministry's announcement of sanctions on a list of members of the U.S. House of Representatives:

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Putin’s War Destroys Jobs
March 28, 2022
Op-eds

The premeditated, murderous invasion taking place on the soil of the sovereign and democratically-led country of Ukraine is the result of one individual – war criminal Vladimir Putin.

Not only are the people of Ukraine victims at the hands of the tyrant Putin, who has ordered his troops to kill innocent civilians and destroy cities, but the Russian people are being betrayed and suffering under his authoritarian rule.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Energy Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson Introduces Resolutions Encouraging Russian Soldiers and Government Officials to Defect
March 17, 2022
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, introduced resolutions to encourage Russian soldiers and Russian government officials to defect.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call earlier this week also asked for Russian soldiers to defect.

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson and Gonzalez Introduce Resolution Recognizing Anniversary of Syrian Revolution Against Bashar al-Assad
March 15, 2022
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad.

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Graham and Wilson to Participate in Roundtable Discussion on Ukraine
March 13, 2022
Press Release

Columbia, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) will participate in a roundtable discussion titled "Assessing the Conflict in Ukraine and Possible War Crimes" at the University of South Carolina School of Law.

After the conclusion of the program, Graham and Wilson will hold a question and answer with members of the media.

WHO:

• U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

• U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC)

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Congressmen Wilson and Boyle Statement on Historic EU Response to Putin Invasion
March 1, 2022
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Following the European Union's historic decision to shut its airspace to Russian airlines and buy arms for Ukraine in response to Putin's deadly invasion, Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional European Union Caucus, released the following statement:

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson Statement on Biden’s State of the Union
March 1, 2022
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union address.

"Tonight's State of the Union was a sad presentation of a president in denial.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Affairs Immigration National Security
Rep. Wilson Introduces Bipartisan ‘Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022'
March 1, 2022
Press Release

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), Liz Cheney (R-WY), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022.

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security