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September 11, 2005
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Wilson remains optimistic about war; S.C.congressman confident even as backing for conflict dwindles in U.S. By LAUREN MARKOE Washington Bureau 11 September 2005The State (Columbia, SC)EYE ON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep.

September 5, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, throughout the past week, Americans have watched scenes of devastation that we never imagined would occur in our country," said Wilson. "Lives have been lost, families have been separated, and communities have been demolished in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

September 3, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks after the passing of Chief Justice William Rehnquist: "Today, my thoughts are with the Rehnquist family and our nation," said Congressman Wilson."With the passing of Chief Justice William Rehnquist, we have lost a true leader who made the most of his unique opportunity to help the American people.

September 2, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) urged South Carolinians to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. "Like all Americans, I am deeply concerned about our neighbors who were left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina," said Wilson. "As we now face the severity of this natural disaster, we must come together to help families and communities recover from this tragedy.

September 2, 2005
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina" (H.R. 3645) by voice vote.

August 10, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday, August 15th, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) will kick off his annual "Real Results" Bus Tour throughout all 10 counties of South Carolina's Second Congressional District. During the five-day tour, Wilson will meet with constituents to discuss their needs and his continued efforts to deliver Real Results to people and communities in the Second District.

July 28, 2005
Today, U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) joined U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) in announcing over $47 million in the House-Senate Highway Conference Report to fund road projects in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina.

July 27, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement regarding his vote in support of H.R. 3045, the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA):"The vote on DR-CAFTA was the toughest I have faced since serving in Congress," said Wilson.

July 20, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Lincoln Davis (D-TN) introduced the bipartisan State Defense Forces Improvement Act: "As the War on Terror continues, State Defense Forces are playing an increasingly critical role in ensuring that our communities are prepared to respond to homeland security crises," said Wilson.

July 19, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement following Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address to the Joint Session of Congress. Wilson is past Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus of India and Indian-Americans. "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh eloquently expressed today that the people of the United States and the people of India have much in common.