Press Releases

Wilson Statement on President Obama’s Iraq Withdrawal Plan
February 27, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after President Obama announced his plans for withdrawal of United States combat forces from Iraq.
Wilson: “Fiscal responsibility must mean we limit spending not just raise taxes.”
February 25, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today.
Wilson Statement on FY 2009 Omnibus Spending Bill
February 25, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed an omnibus spending bill totaling $410 billion – an eight percent increase in appropriated funding over FY 2008 levels.  Congressman Wilson opposed this legislation while expressing support for an immediate freeze on government spending at current levels.
Wilson Renews Call for Expanded Benefits for National Guard and Reserve
February 25, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following statement today calling on President Barack Obama to support expanded health care and retirement benefits for National Guard and Reserve servicemembers.  During his address to a Joint-Session of Congress last night, President Obama said, “to keep our sacred trust with those who serve, we will raise their pay, and give our veterans the expanded health care and benefits that they have earned.”
Wilson Opening Statement for Hearing on Views of Military Advocacy and Beneficiary Groups
February 25, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following prepared remarks for the subcommittee’s hearing to receive views and legislative suggestions from military advocacy and beneficiary groups.
Wilson: “Make responsibility the foundation of governing”
February 23, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks this morning on the floor of the House of Representatives today.
Wilson Congratulates South Carolina Army National Guard
February 13, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command of the South Carolina Army National Guard received the 2008 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award.  This honor is given to National Guard and Reserve units who have developed the highest quality family support and readiness programs.  This is the second time the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command has been awarded this distinction.
Wilson: “We all share the urgency for bold and decisive action.”
February 13, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed a massive spending agenda that will create half as many jobs as the Republican economic package and cost twice as much to the American taxpayers.
Wilson: “Our solutions aim at creating jobs.”
February 11, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today.
Wilson: “Congress does not have to choose between a big spending agenda and no action.”
February 3, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today.