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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.
July 9, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today.
July 7, 2008
"The Global War on Terrorism has had many consequences for the security of our nation and the strength and vitality of our Armed Forces. While on-going military operations require our forces to adapt, the troops on the ground continue to perform brilliantly. Our brave men and women in uniform continue to do all that we have asked of them. And so it is incumbent upon those of us who are protected by these brave patriots to ensure we give them not only the tools they need in theater but that we provide for them when they return home."
June 26, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court handed down two important decisions regarding the Death Penalty and Second Amendment Rights.
June 20, 2008
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House passed a bipartisan fix to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.