Press Releases
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks this afternoon on the floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of the anniversary of 9/11 and the Benghazi terrorist attacks.
"Mr. Speaker, twelve years ago, our nation was attacked by jihadists who sought to destroy our freedoms. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who lost their lives in New York, Washington, and Shanksville. We also pay tribute to those who have successfully fought in Afghanistan and Iraq to keep us safe by defeating terrorists overseas.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following statement after today's House Armed Services Committee hearing on Syria. Witnesses included Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following statement after questioning Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey at the House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on a potential military strike against Syria.
On Monday, August 26, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will embark on his annual district Bus Tour. Congressman Wilson will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his efforts in Congress.
NOTE: Not all stops are media accessible. Any media wishing to attend should contact Caroline Delleney with Congressman Wilson's office at (202) 812-1426.
Monday, August 26th – Lexington County
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, released the following statement in response to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's executive actions on sexual assault prevention:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling, which ordered the Yucca Mountain licensing application to proceed.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 2907, the National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act last Thursday. This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08 NDAA) to repair a loophole in eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members to receive credit towards early retirement by including any active duty service with the exception of active duty training since September 11th, 2001.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act. This bill bars the IRS from implementing or enforcing any component of Obamacare.
Rep. Joe Wilson (SC), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, made the following opening statement as prepared for delivery at a hearing on Department of Defense's Challenges in Accounting for Missing Persons from Past Conflicts.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after introducing H. Con. Res. 48 to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem and to begin the process of relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.