Press Releases

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. As rescue workers search for survivors and permanent shelter for evacuees, the severity of this disaster continues to shock all Americans.

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. He was a skilled judge and brilliant man who devoted over a third of his life to ensuring that our highest court fairly upheld our laws. Chief Justice Rehnquist earned a valuable place in our nation's history and will be missed." ###

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. I would like to urge all South Carolinians to join me in these efforts.

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. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement about this bill: "Hurricane Katrina tore through the southern part of our nation, devastating some of our finest cities and the lives of hundreds of thousands of our neighbors in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida," said Wilson.

WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday, August 15th, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) will kick off his annual "Real Results" Bus Tour throughout all 10 counties of South Carolina's Second Congressional District. During the five-day tour, Wilson will meet with constituents to discuss their needs and his continued efforts to deliver Real Results to people and communities in the Second District. All events are open to the press. Please see the attached schedule for information on when Congressman Wilson and the "Real Results" bus will be in your area.

Today, U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) joined U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) in announcing over $47 million in the House-Senate Highway Conference Report to fund road projects in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina. The surface transportation bill provides $286.4 billion in federal highway contract authority between 2004 and 2009, and is expected to pass the Senate and the House later this week.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement regarding his vote in support of H.R. 3045, the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA):"The vote on DR-CAFTA was the toughest I have faced since serving in Congress," said Wilson. "After considering all aspects of this issue, I made a decision immediately before my vote on the House floor." "My primary concern is maintaining textile jobs in South Carolina and respecting the industry which helped build our state.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Lincoln Davis (D-TN) introduced the bipartisan State Defense Forces Improvement Act: "As the War on Terror continues, State Defense Forces are playing an increasingly critical role in ensuring that our communities are prepared to respond to homeland security crises," said Wilson. "However, without the correct equipment, training and coordination, these capable men and women find it difficult to live up to their full potential.