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April 13, 2018

Springdale, S.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement regarding the U.S. action tonight in Syria.

"Tonight, the United States stood with our allies Great Britain and France to take decisive action against a murderous Syrian regime. I am grateful for the leadership of President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense James Mattis in taking the use of chemical weapons seriously and responding appropriately, as well as the bravery of the members of our armed services who carried out this mission."


April 12, 2018

Congressman Joe Wilson Applauds theInclusion of the S.C. Peanut Parity Act in the Farm Bill

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement after his legislation, the Peanut Parity Act, was included in the recently released Farm Bill.


April 12, 2018

Congressman Joe Wilson Commemorates Yom HaShoah

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement to commemorate Yom HaShoah, also known as the Holocaust Remembrance Day.

"Today and every day, we remember the horrific atrocity of the Holocaust and vow as a nation- never again. We remember the six million innocent men, women, and children who lost their lives, as well as all of the survivors, and we continue to pray for their family and friends."


April 11, 2018

Congressman Joe Wilson Introduces Resolution Commemorating Israel's 70th Anniversary

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statements after introducing H. Res. 815, which commemorates the upcoming 70th anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel and President Donald Trump's decision to move the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.


April 11, 2018

Congressman Joe Wilson's Statement On Speaker Paul Ryan's Retirement

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement regarding Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he will not run for re-election.


April 9, 2018

Congressman Joe Wilson Responds to Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

West Columbia, S.C. - Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement regarding the chemical weapons attack in Syria this weekend.


April 4, 2018
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Miami Times

Nora Gamez Torres

Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether the Telesur television network is an unregistered agent of the Nicolás Maduro regime in Venezuela.


April 3, 2018

Congressman Joe Wilson Holds Apprenticeship Forum with Leaders in Technical Education and Manufacturing

West Columbia, S.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) held an apprenticeship forum with experts from technical education and from manufacturing discussing ways to address the growing skills gap.

Career and technical education provides an excellent opportunity for advanced education that aligns with the needs of South Carolina's workforce.


April 2, 2018

Congressman Joe Wilson Urges Senate to pass the Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act

West Columbia, S.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson condemns the violence in Gaza this weekend and calls on the Senate to pass H.R. 3542, the Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act.


March 28, 2018

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

"This would be a good match of the man and the moment."


Rep. Joe Wilson, best remembered outside Washington as the guy who shouted "You lie" at President Barack Obama, is exploring a bid to be the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

It would be a chance for the South Carolina Republican to push a legislative agenda he's been cultivating for years as a foreign policy wonk and prolific world traveler.