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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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WILSON COMMENDS NETANYAHU FOR HIS SERVICE TO ISRAEL
June 14, 2021
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On June 14, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:

"A highlight of my service in Congress was when my wife Roxanne and I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem and in Washington. As Co-Chair of the Israel Caucus, I know firsthand of his extraordinary dedication to the people of Israel.

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WILSON EXPRESSES SYMPATHY TO INDIA, COMMENDS COOPERATIVE AID EFFORTS
May 18, 2021
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On May 18, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:

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WILSON COMMENDS ISRAEL’S USE OF THE IRON DOME
May 17, 2021
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On May 17, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement commending Israel's use of the Iron Dome:

"It is encouraging to see the success of the Iron Dome, one of the world's most sophisticated missile defense systems, in intercepting rockets launched by Iranian-backed Hamas. The Iron Dome has intercepted at least 90 percent of the more than 3,000 rockets fired toward heavily populated areas in Israel, protecting Israeli civilians.

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WILSON INTRODUCES BILL TO COUNTER CCP PROPAGANDA
May 7, 2021
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On May 7, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on introducing the No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communist Act:

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CONGRESSMAN WILSON ON BIDEN DECISION TO WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM AFGHANISTAN
April 13, 2021
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on reports that President Joe Biden intends to completely withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September:

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CONGRESSMAN WILSON INTRODUCES IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
March 19, 2021
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On March 19, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on introducing the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2021:

"Today, I introduced the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2021, which stands with the people of Iran and their desire to live in freedom and with basic human rights. I am grateful for the support of Congressmen Jim Banks and Greg Steube on this legislation. This bill, introduced on the eve of the Iranian New Year of Nowruz, which marks the beginning of spring, may hopefully be the beginning of a new season for the people of Iran.

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WILSON REINTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND REWARDS FOR JUSTICE AT STATE DEPARTMENT
February 12, 2021
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Yesterday, Congressman Joe Wilson and Congressman Ted Deutch reintroduced the Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act. This bill will incentivize informants to come forward with actionable information regarding evasion of U.S. or UN sanctions by expanding the Rewards for Justice program at the State Department.

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WILSON INTRODUCES STOP THE KILLING IN SYRIA ACT
December 11, 2020
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On December 10, Congressman Joe Wilson introduced H.R. 8931, the Stop the Killing in Syria Act which would enact the toughest sanctions ever proposed on the Assad regime in Syria, make it U.S. policy to support a free and democratic Syria, require a strategy to support a democratic Syria and prohibit any future President from recognizing the Assad regime or recognizing Assad as the President of Syria. The policies in the bill were mostly first recommended as part of the Republican Study Committee National Security Strategy led by Chairman Joe Wilson which was released in June.

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WILSON CALLS TO DESIGNATE IRANIAN-BACKED MILITIA AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
December 3, 2020
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On December 3, Congressman Joe Wilson, Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee of the Hosue Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Republican Study Committee's (RSC) Foreign Affairs and National Security Task Force introduced the Badr Organization Designation Act of 2020 to designate the Badr Organization in Iraq, an Iranian-backed militia, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

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WILSON BILL TO EXPAND REWARDS FOR JUSTICE AT STATE DEPARTMENT PASSESS HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY
November 19, 2020
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On November 18, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 4802 introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson and Congressman Ted Deutch. This bill will incentivize informants to come forward with actionable information regarding evasion of U.S. or UN sanctions by expanding the Rewards for Justice program at the State Department.

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