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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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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, better known as the Helsinki Commission, along with Co-Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), introduced a Congressional Resolution to end recognition of Vladimir Putin as president of Russia after May 7, 2024, if the autocrat remains in power.
Washington, D.C. – In its latest escalation, this weekend the Houthi terrorists breached the U.S. embassy compound in Sana'a, Yemen, and detained and harassed U.S. locally-employed staff. The Iranian-backed Houthis now feel they have nothing to lose as the Biden administration fails to address the threat posed by Iran.
| Washington, D.C. – It is horrifying to hear of a second fatal terrorist attack in the United Kingdom in a month, following the October murder of Member of Parliament, David Amess. Sadly, the Global War on Terrorism continues as it moves from the safe haven of Afghanistan across the world. |
The signing of the historic Abraham Accords on September 15, 2020 represented the single-most significant step toward stable and positive Arab-Israeli relations in modern history. Now, however, implementation of the Abraham Fund is in jeopardy.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee and other members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today to review the Iranian nuclear program and other IAEA operations.
Washington, DC -- Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) introduced the U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act. This bipartisan bill, which was submitted as an amendment for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, would require the creation of a United States-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group.
On September 8, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:
On August 31, U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) announced that they have filed a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to require, with the concurrence of Israel, the creation of a US-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group. As both countries confront increasingly capable adversaries, this working group would help the US and Israel work together more efficiently to quickly field cutting-edge technologies both militaries need.
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement:
Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Ted Deutch (D-FL) respectively the Ranking Member and Chair of the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee, introduced the bipartisan Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings (MINDS) Act, legislation to integrate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) best practices across all U.S. foreign assistance programs and develop inter-bureau and interagency coordination on MHPSS programming.