Press Releases
September 4, 2002
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) praised the business acumen and dedication of the Randhawa family, who were featured on the August cover of South Carolina’s Greater Columbia Business Monthly magazine.
August 28, 2002
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., today applauded SC law enforcement agencies on receiving an estimated $1.5 million dollar hiring grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
August 26, 2002
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) offered the following remarks in response to the South Carolina Judiciary receiving a $3,200,000 grant from the U.S. Justice Department that will fund a court-based criminal justice information system in South Carolina.
August 15, 2002
“On August 15th, 1947, India gained its Independence from British domination,” said Rep. Wilson. “The people of India celebrate this important day in the same manner as we Americans celebrate our day of Freedom on July 4th every year. Indeed, both America and India serve as models for democracy and freedom around the world.”
August 12, 2002
“The front page of the August 7th Washington Post showed the serious threat of Islamic militancy in Kashmir. Nine Hindus were killed and 28 wounded in an attack launched by extremists,” said Rep. Wilson. “My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this cruel terrorist attack.
July 30, 2002
Since September 11th, we are now all aware that there are evil people intent on killing innocent American civilians. And the vast majority of our nation is in agreement on one method to prevent these tragedies from ever happening again: arm pilots.
July 28, 2002
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, was appointed by the Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, R-IL, to the House-Senate conference committee on national defense authorization for fiscal year 2003.
July 28, 2002
“Mr. Speaker, this week the American Red Cross will host a blood drive in honor of my friend, mentor, and predecessor the late Rep. Floyd Spence,” said Rep. Wilson.
July 22, 2002
“It makes no sense for the Senate to delay arming pilots any longer. The public has affirmed time and time again that they want pilots armed to protect and defend against terrorist attacks,” said Rep. Wilson at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport news conference.
July 11, 2002
Today, Rep Joe. Wilson (R-SC) joined a bipartisan group of Senators and Congressmen, pilots, flight attendants, and the widow of a pilot killed on September 11th, in a press conference to discuss the Senate status of armed pilots legislation.