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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 UNANIMOUSLY PASSES BIPARTISAN WILSON BILL HOLDING RUSSIA ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN UKRAINE
November 18, 2020
Press Release

On November 18, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 5408 Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) which holds Russia accountable for violations of religious liberty in Ukraine.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
WILSON INTRODUCES THE HEZBOLLAH MONEY LAUNDERING PREVENTION ACT
October 1, 2020
Press Release

On September 30, Congressman Joe Wilson, Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Republican Study Committee's (RSC) Foreign Affairs and National Security Task Force, introduced H.R. 8445 The Hezbollah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2020.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
WILSON STATEMENT ON ISRAEL-BAHRAIN NORMALIZATION AGREEMENT
September 11, 2020
Press Release

On September 11, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on the announcement of a normalization agreement between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain:

Issues: Foreign Affairs
WILSON COMMENDS PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION
September 10, 2020
Press Release

On Septemeber 10, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on President Donald Trump's nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize:

Issues: Foreign Affairs
WILSON CALLS FOR SNAPBACK SANCTIONS ON IRAN
August 14, 2020
Press Release

On August 14, Congressman Joe Wilson, Chairman of the RSC Foreign Affairs and National Security Task Force and Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (HFAC) released the following statement ahead of a vote at the United Nations Security Council on a U.S. proposal to extend the arms embargo on Iran:

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
WILSON STATEMENT ON ISRAEL-UAE AGREEMENT
August 13, 2020
Press Release

On August 13, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on the announcement of an agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates:

"Today's announcement of a US-brokered agreement to normalize relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel is an achievement of historic proportions. It is the clear result of President Donald Trump's bold foreign policy agenda centered on creating peace through strength.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
CONGRESSMAN WILSON STATEMENT ON TRAGIC EXPLOSION IN BEIRUT
August 5, 2020
Press Release

On August 5, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on the Port of Beirut explosion:

"I am deeply saddened following reports of the explosion at the Port of Beirut yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with the dynamic people of Lebanon and with the families and loved ones of the victims of yesterday's tragedy.

"Worldwide families are impacted and I am personally grateful that a former staff member from Columbia, SC is uninjured despite her apartment being devastated."

Issues: Foreign Affairs
REPRESENTATIVES WILSON AND HOULAHAN INTRODUCE UNITED STATES-ISRAEL MILITARY CAPABILITY ACT OF 2020
June 11, 2020
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) released the following statements on introducing the bipartisan United States-Israel Military Capability Act of 2020 which would deepen cooperation on defense technology development between Washington and Jerusalem. This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a working group with Israeli counterparts to collaborate on the research and development of technology used for national security:

Issues: Foreign Affairs
CONGRESSMAN WILSON STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF UYGHUR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY ACT
May 27, 2020
Press Release

On May 27, Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement followed by the passage of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act:

Issues: Foreign Affairs
CONGRESSMAN WILSON STATEMENT ON WITHDRAWAL FROM THE OPEN SKIES TREATY
May 21, 2020
Press Release

On May 21, Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the decision to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty:

"President Trump has taken yet another bold step towards deterring Russian aggression and strengthening American security by withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty. An international agreement of any kind is only as good as its implementation. But President Putin has been exploiting U.S. compliance with international agreements to his own ends, while Russia openly flouts its commitments.

Issues: Foreign Affairs