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On May 18, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:

On May 17, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement commending Israel's use of the Iron Dome:

"It is encouraging to see the success of the Iron Dome, one of the world's most sophisticated missile defense systems, in intercepting rockets launched by Iranian-backed Hamas. The Iron Dome has intercepted at least 90 percent of the more than 3,000 rockets fired toward heavily populated areas in Israel, protecting Israeli civilians.

On May 7, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on introducing the No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communist Act:

This week, Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced the National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act, a bill that would strengthen our nation's cybersecurity by giving governors the ability to decide when and how to deploy their state's National Guard to respond to cybersecurity threats against critical government programs and information systems.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on reports that President Joe Biden intends to completely withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September:

On April 6, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:

"Roxanne and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chairman Alcee Hastings. I will always treasure our time working together on the Helsinki Commission and I am grateful for his friendship and service to his country."

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On March 25, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement encouraging students from South Carolina's Second District to enter the Congressional Art Competition:

"I am grateful to announce that my office is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. I look forward to seeing the amazing examples of the young talent in South Carolina this year, I encourage all High School artists in the Second District to enter."

On March 19, Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on introducing the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2021:

"Today, I introduced the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2021, which stands with the people of Iran and their desire to live in freedom and with basic human rights. I am grateful for the support of Congressmen Jim Banks and Greg Steube on this legislation. This bill, introduced on the eve of the Iranian New Year of Nowruz, which marks the beginning of spring, may hopefully be the beginning of a new season for the people of Iran.