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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. The surface transportation bill provides $286.4 billion in federal highway contract authority between 2004 and 2009, and is expected to pass the Senate and the House later this week.
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. "After considering all aspects of this issue, I made a decision immediately before my vote on the House floor." "My primary concern is maintaining textile jobs in South Carolina and respecting the industry which helped build our state.
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. "However, without the correct equipment, training and coordination, these capable men and women find it difficult to live up to their full potential.
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. Our nations face the challenges of national security in the War on Terror, enjoy the fruits of strong economic opportunity, and share a deep passion for democracy.
July 19, 2005
Tonight, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks regarding the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court: "Since the moment Justice O'Connor announced her resignation, President Bush has met with an unprecedented number of people in both political parties. His thorough and sound selection process has proven that he is dedicated to nominating an impartial, highly-qualified person to the Supreme Court," said Wilson."The President's selection of Judge John Roberts is good for our country.
July 15, 2005
Indian Prime Minister Will Meet at White House with Bush Voice of America 15 July 2005Indian Prime Minister Monmohan Singh makes his first visit Monday to the White House. While in Washington, Mr. Singh will also address a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Both events signal a warming of relations between India and the United States. Just last month a new U.S.-India defense agreement was signed, the result of several meetings between Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, setting the stage for Prime Minister Singh's meeting with U.S.
July 12, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, I conclude every floor speech with the reminder ‘God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th' because I strongly believe that we must remember the lessons of that tragic day to protect American families," said Wilson. "After witnessing a handful of terrorists murder thousands of innocent Americans, our nation immediately took action to defeat terrorism at home and abroad.
June 30, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Mark Green (R-WI) announced the creation of the Victory in Iraq Caucus: "Many of the members of this caucus have had the opportunity to visit with our troops in Iraq and witness the tremendous progress being made in the region. Terrorists are being defeated, schools are being built, security forces are improving, the economy is growing, and the Iraqi people are notably more optimistic about the future. "Victory in Iraq is critical to our national security. As U.S.
June 28, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement regarding President Bush's speech marking the one year anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqi people: "Over the past two years, U.S soldiers have given their lives in Iraq. Their sacrifice has been painful to witness, but it has not been in vain. Tonight, President Bush clearly articulated why their sacrifice and service is vital to the future security of our country. "As we continue to fight an unconventional enemy, we will face challenges and difficult times.
June 27, 2005
On Saturday, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) traveled with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation of sixteen lawmakers to Guantanamo to learn more about the detention facilities used to house individuals detained in the War on Terror. Today, Congressman Wilson made the following remarks about his trip on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, I was grateful to join a sixteen member delegation led by Armed Services Committee Chairman Duncan Hunter to view the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba," said Wilson.