Press Releases

On Sunday, September 18, 2005, over 6 million Afghans voted in their country's first parliamentary elections. Yesterday, Congressman Wilson (R-SC) praised the successful elections on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, Sunday's elections in Afghanistan are another example of progress in the Global War on Terror," said Wilson.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) urged the Senate to quickly confirm Judge John Roberts, Jr., President Bush's nominee for the Supreme Court's Chief Justice. He issued the following statement:"Americans watched closely this week as Judge John Roberts testified about his abilities to serve on our nation's highest court," said Wilson.

On Saturday, September 17th, Senator Lindsey Graham will host Academy Day at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

September 13, 2005Wilson: "SC Cares is a model for the nation."WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) visited South Carolina Cares (SC Cares), in Columbia, South Carolina to meet with volunteers and tour the facility. SC Cares is an all-volunteer facility that is currently providing essential services to over 1500 survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, throughout the past week, Americans have watched scenes of devastation that we never imagined would occur in our country," said Wilson. "Lives have been lost, families have been separated, and communities have been demolished in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks after the passing of Chief Justice William Rehnquist: "Today, my thoughts are with the Rehnquist family and our nation," said Congressman Wilson."With the passing of Chief Justice William Rehnquist, we have lost a true leader who made the most of his unique opportunity to help the American people.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) urged South Carolinians to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. "Like all Americans, I am deeply concerned about our neighbors who were left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina," said Wilson. "As we now face the severity of this natural disaster, we must come together to help families and communities recover from this tragedy.

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina" (H.R. 3645) by voice vote.