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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.
June 23, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, more than 40,000 businesses and professional leaders from 150 countries have come together this week to attend Rotary International's Centennial Convention led by President Glenn Estess, Sr. in Chicago," said Wilson. "During their first 100 years, Rotary International grew from a small club established by Paul Harris in Chicago to a diverse international network of community volunteers who are dedicated to building peace and goodwill in the world.
June 22, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement: "Leaders of the Democrat Party continue to put the welfare of suspected terrorists before the needs of U.S. troops," said Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC). "After criticizing the action of our troops and underestimating their accomplishments, they have now announced the creation of yet another committee to investigate the conduct of American soldiers." "Sadly, the creation of this committee is simply another example of some Democrat leaders trusting the words of terrorists over the proven decency of U.S. troops.
June 21, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, the people of Illinois and the United States are rightfully concerned about the recent smear and slander made by Democrat Whip Senator Dick Durbin. "After Democrat Whip Durbin likened U.S. troops to murderous dictators, columnist John Kass of The Chicago Tribune called on Senator Durbin to apologize to the nation for his irresponsible and dangerous comments. Kass wrote ‘Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot murdered roughly 50 million people.
June 20, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement after Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called the war in Iraq a "grotesque mistake" and "without success"on the floor of the House of Representatives:"Mrs. Pelosi's recent statements should come as a shock to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who are currently risking their lives in Iraq and over 25 million Iraqis who now live in a free society," said Wilson. "Her incredible remarks prove that she is either out of touch with reality or simply continues to believe that pessimism is the best way to score political points.
June 17, 2005
June 17, 2005Wilson Continues Call for Durbin Apology WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, two suspected terrorists were arrested last week for plotting to blow up a supermarket in California. If they are convicted and are sent to Guantanamo, they will be greeted by U.S. soldiers who treat them humanely and provide them with Korans, prayer rugs, and nutritious meals," said Wilson. "However, Democrat Whip Dick Durbin this week slanderously compared U.S.
June 17, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 2745, "The UN Reform Act of 2005." An amendment sponsored by Congressman Wilson was also included in the final legislation: "The world has entrusted the United Nations with the tremendous task of promoting peace and international cooperation across the globe," said Wilson. "Unfortunately, for years we have watched UN employees neglect their lofty goals and actually contribute to the demise of war-torn nations.
June 15, 2005
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional taskforce, led by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, today released a report stressing the urgent need for reform at the United Nations. The 174-page report by the panel, Taskforce on the United Nations, criticized the United Nations as lacking accountability and urged rapid reforms by Secretary-General Kofi Annan. As the House begins to consider the "UN Reform Act of 2005," Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) called for strong UN reforms and expressed his support for this crucial legislation:"Mr.