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June 13, 2002
“Tomorrow will mark the 227th birthday of the United States Army, the most powerful ground force the world has ever known. Since June 14, 1775, the Army has not rested in defense of freedom and democracy. Today, our brave soldiers are on the front lines defending the American people in the War on Terrorism,” said Rep. Wilson.
June 12, 2002
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, today voted in support of H.J. Res. 96, a Constitutional amendment on tax limitation, which would require a supermajority of two-thirds in Congress to pass a tax hike. The bill failed to pass on a vote of 227-178.
June 12, 2002
“I’m very pleased with the leadership of President Bush and his administration on forming the new department,” said Rep. Wilson. “It shows the President’s continued determination to do everything possible in protecting our nation while fighting the war against terrorism and beyond.”
June 10, 2002
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, today made the following remarks in response to President Bush’s proposal of creating a new Department of Homeland Security.
June 10, 2002
Since the historic welfare reforms first passed by the Republican Congress in 1996, welfare caseloads have been cut in half, child hunger has been nearly cut in half, the poverty rates for black children and single mothers are both at all-time lows, and the number of children living in two-parent families has increased.
June 10, 2002
"During the Memorial Day Congressional recess I served on a House Armed Services Committee delegation headed by Rep. Curt Weldon, R-PA, for an around-the-globe visit with political and military leaders of Russia, Uzbekistan, China, South Korea and U.S. troops overseas."
June 10, 2002
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, today voted for H.R. 2143, Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2002, which passed the House by a vote of 256-171. The bill ensures that relief from the death tax enacted last year will not expire in 2011.
May 23, 2002
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to condemn the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 30 innocent civilians, including almost two-dozen women and children, and which injured nearly 50 more. This terrorist attack is yet another aimed at civilians, specifically Hindus in Kashmir."
May 23, 2002
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, today made the following remarks regarding the passage of H.R. 4737, The Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act. Yesterday, H.R. 4737 passed the House by a vote of 229 to 197.
May 14, 2002
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC made the following statement in response to the train derailment near Coosawhatchie, S.C.