Wilson Statement on Biden’s State of the Union

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union address.

"The failed policies of Biden and the Democrats have not only caused families distress in their pocketbooks but have also endangered the safety of all American families at home and abroad.

"Since Biden came into office, inflation has reached a 40-year high, causing South Carolina families to pay over 15 percent more for items compared to 2021, devastating jobs. Additionally, during this time, over 4.5 million illegal aliens have crossed the Southern border, including over one hundred names of those on the Terrorist Watchlist, putting families at risk; a botched departure from Afghanistan resulted in the murder of 13 American servicemembers; and, just last week, the national security of the country was unnecessarily exposed by a Chinese spy balloon.

"The American people wanted change, and, as a result, elected a House Republican majority. Under this new leadership, my colleagues and I are committed to making decisions based on fiscal sanity, to adopting effective border enforcement strategies, to defending America with peace through strength, and to restoring confidence that the government is working for the people.

"Much remains to be done but I will continue to promote jobs, help make our lives and communities safer, and restore the people's voice."