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August 25, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after returning to Washington to speak directly to American families who have gathered on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding the consequences of high energy prices. Congressman Wilson shared with those present the issues and concerns he heard during his recent five day, ten county tour of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina where he learned firsthand the effects of rising energy prices as well as the innovative research and development of renewable, cleaner energy resources occurring in our local communities.
August 17, 2008
"When most Americans see the high price of gasoline, they wonder how they will afford groceries, school supplies or the gas to get to work. While these are real concerns, the high price of fuel is a symptom of a much larger issue that left unaddressed threatens America's military and diplomatic advantage."
August 15, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after returning to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak on behalf of the constituents of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina.
August 11, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) on Monday, August 18, will embark on his seventh annual 5-day district bus tour. Congressman Wilson and his staff will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his efforts in Congress.
August 1, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after House Democrats voted to adjourn for a five-week vacation. Congressman Wilson has joined with his fellow Republicans and an overwhelming majority of the American people who support an all-of-the-above, comprehensive energy plan in calling on House Democrats to let their voices be heard.
August 1, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after supporting passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY 2009.
July 30, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after House Democrats voted 213-212 in favor of beginning their five week vacation after failing to bring to a vote legislation that will lower gas prices and break our dependence on foreign oil. Not one House Republican supported the motion to adjourn.
July 25, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement responding to today's Washington Post editorial questioning Speaker Nancy Pelosi's refusal to allow a Floor vote to drill for American energy. House Democrats continue to stand in the way of allowing a vote on a comprehensive, all-of-the-above plan to produce more American-made energy for American families.
July 14, 2008
"Five years ago, when I first visited Israel, I met a people filled with optimism yet stuck in the midst of terrorism. This month, I returned to Israel for a nationwide fact-finding tour to learn what progress had been made and what obstacles to peace remain. While I was encouraged by the growth in domestic tranquillity, I was simultaneously disturbed to see more evidence of Iran's negative influence in the region motivated by its determination for regional supremacy."
July 10, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives, under the Democrat majority leadership, adjourned for another week having failed to take up commonsense legislation to lower the price of gasoline.