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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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Rep. Joe Wilson introduces H. Res. 728, which condemns the UNHRC targeting of Israel
February 7, 2018
Press Release

Rep. Joe Wilson introduces H. Res. 728, which condemns the UNHRC targeting of Israel​

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after introducing H. Res. 728 today, which reaffirms the relationship between the United States and Israel, recognizes that the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) wastes U.S. tax dollars by targeting Israel, and reiterates that the UNHRC needs to stop unfairly targeting Israel.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Rep. Wilson Statement on the new Leader of Hamas being Blacklisted
February 1, 2018
Press Release

West Columbia, S.C.- Representative Joe Wilson (SC 02) released the following statement regarding the new leader of Hamas being added to the terrorist blacklist.

"I am grateful for the leadership of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in adding the new leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, to the official terrorist blacklist yesterday. This designation will result in freezing any U.S. assets and prohibit any partnerships with the U.S.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Rep. Wilson Statement on President Donald Trump's first State of the Union
January 30, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address this evening.

"We can all be grateful for President Donald Trump's achievements in promoting peace through strength abroad and creating jobs and economic opportunity at home during his first year in office. President Trump has stood up to the dangerous regime in North Korea and encouraged our troops to seek victory, resulting in significant progress in defeating ISIL terrorists.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Foreign Affairs
Rep. Wilson Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul
January 23, 2018
Press Release

West Columbia, S.C. – Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, released the following statement regarding the news that American citizens were killed and injured in the Taliban's 13-hour siege of an upscale hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan this weekend.

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Rep. Wilson Statement on House Passage of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act
January 16, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement regarding the House passage of HR 4318, the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Wilson Statement on President Trump's Iran Nuclear Deal Announcement
January 12, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's Iran announcement.

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson Statement on U.N. Vote: Haley Is Exactly Right
December 21, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson today issued the following statement after the United Nations vote condemning the United States decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capitol:

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Wilson Introduces Pro-Israel Resolution In U.S. House
December 13, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after introducing H. Res. 662, which recognizes Israel's sovereignty to choose its own capital, reaffirms the relationship between the United States and Israel, recognizes that Israel is the United States' strongest ally in the Middle East, and reiterates that the U.S. Congress strongly opposes the United Nations General Assembly's anti-Israel actions.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Wilson Introduces Ensuring Diplomats Safety Act
December 7, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson today introduced the Ensuring Diplomats Safety Act. The bill requires the Secretary of State of the United States to remove all diplomatic personnel from Cuba until federal investigations into the harmful attacks on U.S. Foreign Service Officers are complete.

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson Applauds Trump Announcement On Jerusalem Embassy
December 6, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson today released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital city and locate its embassy in the city:

Issues: Foreign Affairs