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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 2745, "The UN Reform Act of 2005." An amendment sponsored by Congressman Wilson was also included in the final legislation: "The world has entrusted the United Nations with the tremendous task of promoting peace and international cooperation across the globe," said Wilson. "Unfortunately, for years we have watched UN employees neglect their lofty goals and actually contribute to the demise of war-torn nations.

A bipartisan U.S. Congressional taskforce, led by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, today released a report stressing the urgent need for reform at the United Nations. The 174-page report by the panel, Taskforce on the United Nations, criticized the United Nations as lacking accountability and urged rapid reforms by Secretary-General Kofi Annan. As the House begins to consider the "UN Reform Act of 2005," Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) called for strong UN reforms and expressed his support for this crucial legislation:"Mr.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, Saddam Hussein was able to siphon almost $10 billion from a United Nations-administered program that was designed to provide food and care to the Iraqi people. As Iraq continues to recover from Hussein's brutal dictatorship, I'll urge the UN to recover these funds for the Iraqi people," said Wilson. "Unfortunately, the Oil for Food scandal was only one example of a long litany of scandals associated with the UN.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, June is American Homeownership Month, recognizing the benefits of achieving the American Dream. As a former real estate attorney for 25 years, I know firsthand the joy of homeownership," said Wilson. "By purchasing a home, Americans are investing in their own futures, ensuring stability, and promoting long-term financial security for their families.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan once said that, ‘the government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.'"I believe that the American people, not the government, have a better view of our economy.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks regarding his support for the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1815). The legislation was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 390 - 30. "As a retired member of the Army National Guard, and father of three sons who are currently serving in the military, I am personally invested in the War on Terror and the safety of our troops. In February, my son Alan returned after serving for one year in Iraq.

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) introduced the "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2005," (H.R. 2474). This legislation would provide a one time, tax credit up to $5,000 to help cover non-reimbursable expenses, including lost wages, incurred by living organ donors. After introducing this bill, he made the following remarks:"Thousands of people throughout South Carolina, including my predecessor the late Congressman Floyd Spence, have benefited from the tremendous selflessness of living organ donors," said Wilson.

Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring the 57th anniversary of the independence of the state of Israel (H.Con.Res. 149). Congressman Joe Wilson (R, SC) the sponsor of the legislation, made the following remarks on the House Floor during debate:"I would like thank Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen for her leadership on this issue and for her leadership on the House International Relations Committee. It's particularly an honor for me to follow my good friend Congressman Eliot Engel of New York.