Press Releases

Wilson Praises Nomination of Reginald I. Lloyd
December 18, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding President Bush's decision to nominate Reginald I. Lloyd to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina:
HOUSE EXPRESSES UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE IN VICTORY IN IRAQ
December 16, 2005
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"The House of Representatives has unshakable confidence that …United States Armed Forces, along with Iraqi and Coalition forces, shall achieve victory in Iraq."

Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res.612, confirming their commitment to victory in Iraq. Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Mark Green (WI-08), Co-Chairs of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, made the following statements about this important resolution:
Iraqis Enthusiastically Exercise Democratic Freedoms
December 15, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding Iraq's historic parliamentary elections:

VICTORY IN IRAQ CAUCUS SALUTES MILESTONE ELECTION IN IRAQ
December 14, 2005
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On the eve of national elections in Iraq, members of the Victory in Iraq Caucus expressed their support for democracy in Iraq and solidarity with the Iraqi people:

Wilson Praises Passage of Tax Relief Bill
December 8, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) voted in support of the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005 (H.R.4297), which passed the House of Representatives by 234-197. This legislation will extend the reduced tax rates on capital gains and dividend income through 2010.

Wilson Statement on the Death of Carroll A. Campbell Jr.
December 7, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement:

"With the death of my friend Governor Carroll Campbell, our state lost a true South Carolina hero today.

"Governor Campbell led an extraordinary life, demonstrated by hiscommitment to his family and his community. As a devoted family man, hewas always attentive to his wife Iris and his sons Carroll and Mike.While working in Washington and Greenville, he was widely respected asa business leader who valued integrity and honesty.

Wilson Praises U.S.-India Strategic Partnership
December 7, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:

"Mr. Speaker, Congress will soon consider implementing legislation to support civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States. I strongly support this initiative, which is a critical component of the U.S.-India Joint Statement of July 18th reached during the historic visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington this past summer.

Wilson Praises Progress in Iraq
December 6, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding ongoing progress in Iraq:

"While President Bush clearly outlined his strategy for Victory in Iraq last week, soldiers of the 2nd Iraqi Army Brigade were finishing their first day of independently conducting military activities in Hillah, Iraq. After undergoing extensive training and testing by Coalition forces, these soldiers have proven that they are capable of protecting and securing their country.

Wilson Announces $96,352 for Long Branch Fire Department
December 2, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $96,352 through the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Long Branch Fire Department in Barnwell, South Carolina: "Long Branch firefighters do a terrific job of protecting South Carolina families. As a recipient of this grant, the Department will improve its Operations and Safety programs and continue to build upon its strong record in the Barnwell community. I am thrilled to congratulate Fire Chiefs Tony Dicks and Horace Delk, Jr.
Wilson, Green Applaud National Strategy for Victory in Iraq
November 30, 2005
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Today, Co-Chairs of the Victory in Iraq Caucus Congressmen Mark Green (WI-08) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) commended President Bush for his speech outlining the path forward toward victory in Iraq.  This document spells out the broad strategy the President first set forth in 2003 and provides an update on strong progress already made as well as the remaining challenges to ensure victory."Today the President laid out a detailed plan for achieving victory in Iraq – one that builds off the victories made possible by our brave troops, and one that recognizes the incredible challenges that still lie