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Wilson Votes to Protect National Security Programs

January 9, 2007
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2007

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Wilson Votes to Protect National Security Programs

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1, “Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007”:

“The security of our nation should not be politicized, thus I had hoped to support this bill. After review, however, I found certain provisions quite troubling. Since the Minority was not given the opportunity to vet the legislation in committee or propose amendments, no adjustments could be made to its final form.

“Republicans attempted to strip the most troubling of provisions - language suggesting a critical national security program be authorized by the United Nations.

“Unfortunately, when this effort failed, I could not support the overall bill.”

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