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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 Statement on Three Year Anniversary of Disastrous Biden-Harris Afghanistan Surrender
August 26, 2024
Press Release

Washington, DC – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia made the following statement on the three-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris disastrous Afghanistan surrender:

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson Shocked and Saddened by Indian Prime Minister Embrace of War Criminal Putin
July 10, 2024
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Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on this week’s visit between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and war criminal Putin in Russia:

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Wilson, Cohen, Hudson, Veasey Introduce MEGOBARI Act
May 24, 2024
Press Release

Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Helsinki Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Commissioner Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), and Commissioner Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced the bipartisan Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence (MEGOBARI) Act.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Wilson Joins Stuebe, Republican Colleagues in Introducing The Iranian Terror Prevention Act
April 16, 2024
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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) joined Greg Steube (R-FL) today in introducing The Iranian Terror Prevention Act to fully sanction and designate 11 more of Iran’s terrorist puppets as foreign terrorist organizations (FTO). More than 50 Republicans joined in co-sponsoring the legislation. The Republican Study Committee (RSC) supports the legislation.

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Wilson Statement on Iranian Attack on Israel
April 13, 2024
Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement today:

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson, Gallego, Lamborn, Schneider, Bacon, Moulton Introduce United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act
April 2, 2024
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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced the bipartisan United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act.

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Wilson and Moskowitz Call for Iranian Leaders to be Barred from United Nations Meetings in the U.S.
March 21, 2024
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Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) led over 20 Members of Congress in a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, calling for the U.S. to deny visas for Iranian leaders visiting the United States. This urgent call comes as Iran continues to fund Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis and actively destabilize the Middle East. In 2014, the U.S.

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Wilson, Connolly Lead Bipartisan Letter to Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin Reaffirming the U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance Ahead of Third Summit for Democracy
March 15, 2024
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Washington, DC – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA), together with fellow Korea Caucus Co-Chairs Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Ami Bera (D-CA), sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirming the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance ahead of the Third Summit for Democracy.

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Wilson Statements on Biden’s Iran Sanctions Waiver and Senator Schumer’s Call to Oust Prime Minister Netanyahu
March 14, 2024
Press Release

White Sulphur Springs, WV – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statements today at the House Republican Issues Conference:

Issues: Foreign Affairs National Security
Wilson, Connolly Introduce Resolution Celebrating US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation
March 8, 2024
Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA), senior members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Connolly and Wilson are joined by their fellow Korea Caucus co-chairs Reps.

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