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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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Today, Co-Chairs of the Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), Congressman Steve Chabot (R-O.H.), Congressman Gerald Connolly (D-V.A.), and Congressman Steve Cohen (D-T.N.) released the following statements on sending a letter to Turkish Ambassador Serdar Kılıç, thanking him and Turkey for providing medical supplies to the United States:
On April 21, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) released the following statement on sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper urging the Department of Defense to protect our men and women overseas by rapidly deploying the first two batteries of Iron Dome:
I am always grateful to serve the people of South Carolina's Second District. Although Republicans are not currently in the majority and were forced to deal with a false impeachment inquiry, I was able to work with my Republican colleagues to fight for our pro-job, pro-family and pro-America agenda. I am looking forward to the second half of the 116th Congress and working toward the goals outlined in my 2020 Legislative Agenda of limited government and expanded freedoms.
Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on chairing the January 29 Helsinki Commission Hearing:
"I am grateful to have chaired today's Helsinki Commission hearing on Human Rights and Democracy in Europe and for the bipartisan Congressional representation at today's hearing. As an election observer in Bulgaria 30 years ago, I learned firsthand the importance of human rights to a healthy Democracy. America must remain committed to the protection and preservation of human rights in Europe and around the world."
On January 9, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on the vote to limit President Trump's Power on Iran:
"House Democrats' vote to tie the hands of President Trump from being able to protect American families is again senseless partisan politics. Soleimani was a merciless terrorist that was directly and indirectly responsible for over 600 American deaths. Soleimani also recently directed rocket attacks on U.S. bases, killing an American 13 days ago, and organized an attack on a U.S. embassy last week.
On January 3, Congressman Joe Wilson announced his Legislative Agenda for 2020:
"I was grateful to share my priorities for 2020. In this new legislative year, I will continue to advance legislation that creates jobs for American families and reduce harmful regulations that destroy jobs and I will promote working with local chambers and agencies. In 2020 I will advocate for future and current missions the Savannah River Site and Savannah River National Lab.
On December 13, Co-Chairs of the UK Caucus Joe Wilson (SC-02) and George Holding (NC-02) issued the following statement following last night's UK election:
"We extend our warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party. We look forward to working together in the coming months to forge a robust US-UK trade agreement and further enhance our wide-ranging bilateral alliance.
On November 26, Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 5276, The Iraq Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019 in response to the ongoing attacks targeting Iraqi protesters which started this year in early October:
On October 28, Congressmen Joe Wilson, Dan Kildee, Steve Chabot, and Vicente Gonzalez introduced HR 4868, the Stop UN Support for Assad Act of 2019, which will ensure that U.S. taxpayer money does not go to the criminal Assad regime in Damascus:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) condemns the attack at Chabad of Poway:
"Heartbroken by the tragic attack at the Chabad of Poway synagogue on the last day of Passover. The congregants gathered that day were targeted because of one reason only: they were Jews. This evil act of anti-Semitism has no place in the United States of America. I stand with the Jewish community in the face of this unspeakable hatred."
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