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On April 21, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) released the following statement on sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper urging the Department of Defense to protect our men and women overseas by rapidly deploying the first two batteries of Iron Dome:
On April 16, Congressman Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the President's announcement to suspend funds to the World Health Organization (WHO):
On April 16, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement upon news that funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has run out:
"The Paycheck Protection Program has been a widely successful way to support our small businesses and maintain jobs in this time of uncertainty. As of this morning, this program has run out of money but still, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continue to block additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program denying so many Americans much-needed relief and destroying jobs."
On March 27, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement:
"During a time when our nation is facing an unprecedented crisis, I am grateful to join President Donald Trump in supporting the CARES Act to provide American families recovery from the coronavirus. Even though I am not completely satisfied with every aspect of this bill, it does address multiple parts of our economy, specifically, it expedites resources to healthcare providers and patients, supports small businesses, to keep jobs alive, and provides direct assistance to American families.
On March 13, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement:
"I commend President Donald Trump and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster for each declaring a State of Emergency to promote the safety of our families. Our country is resilient and has faced many obstacles. I am confident that with the proven leadership of President Trump and Governor McMaster that we will come out of this pandemic stronger than ever."
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On March 2, 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 2020 Congressional Art Competition. For the past 38 years, this competition has inspired and encouraged young artists and I look forward to seeing this tradition continue."
On February 5, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement following the Senate vote to acquit President Donald Trump:
"Congress has been occupied because of House Democrats' obsession with impeaching President Donald Trump, an obsession that began even before he was elected to office. I am thankful that today the Senate voted to acquit the President and Congress can finally get back to work for the American people. I am grateful that President Trump will now always be credited as acquitted."
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Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement following President Donald Trump's 2020 State of the Union address:
"Last night, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to keeping his promises and demonstrated how his Administration has generated the Great American Comeback.
I am always grateful to serve the people of South Carolina's Second District. Although Republicans are not currently in the majority and were forced to deal with a false impeachment inquiry, I was able to work with my Republican colleagues to fight for our pro-job, pro-family and pro-America agenda. I am looking forward to the second half of the 116th Congress and working toward the goals outlined in my 2020 Legislative Agenda of limited government and expanded freedoms.
Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on chairing the January 29 Helsinki Commission Hearing:
"I am grateful to have chaired today's Helsinki Commission hearing on Human Rights and Democracy in Europe and for the bipartisan Congressional representation at today's hearing. As an election observer in Bulgaria 30 years ago, I learned firsthand the importance of human rights to a healthy Democracy. America must remain committed to the protection and preservation of human rights in Europe and around the world."