Press Releases
August 25, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after returning to Washington to speak directly to American families who have gathered on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding the consequences of high energy prices. Congressman Wilson shared with those present the issues and concerns he heard during his recent five day, ten county tour of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina where he learned firsthand the effects of rising energy prices as well as the innovative research and development of renewable, cleaner energy resources occurring in our local communities.
August 15, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after returning to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak on behalf of the constituents of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina.
August 11, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) on Monday, August 18, will embark on his seventh annual 5-day district bus tour. Congressman Wilson and his staff will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his efforts in Congress.
August 1, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after House Democrats voted to adjourn for a five-week vacation. Congressman Wilson has joined with his fellow Republicans and an overwhelming majority of the American people who support an all-of-the-above, comprehensive energy plan in calling on House Democrats to let their voices be heard.
August 1, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after supporting passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY 2009.
July 30, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after House Democrats voted 213-212 in favor of beginning their five week vacation after failing to bring to a vote legislation that will lower gas prices and break our dependence on foreign oil. Not one House Republican supported the motion to adjourn.
July 25, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement responding to today's Washington Post editorial questioning Speaker Nancy Pelosi's refusal to allow a Floor vote to drill for American energy. House Democrats continue to stand in the way of allowing a vote on a comprehensive, all-of-the-above plan to produce more American-made energy for American families.
July 10, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives, under the Democrat majority leadership, adjourned for another week having failed to take up commonsense legislation to lower the price of gasoline.
July 9, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today.
June 26, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court handed down two important decisions regarding the Death Penalty and Second Amendment Rights.