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Rep. Joe Wilson introduces H. Res. 728, which condemns the UNHRC targeting of Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after introducing H. Res. 728 today, which reaffirms the relationship between the United States and Israel, recognizes that the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) wastes U.S. tax dollars by targeting Israel, and reiterates that the UNHRC needs to stop unfairly targeting Israel.
West Columbia, S.C.– Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-Springdale) visited Bill Mooneyhan at Mooneyhan's Auto Service in West Columbia, to congratulate him on its expansion. Mooneyhan will be adding a new bay onto the shop due to the success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Wilson was joined by Ben Homeyer, State Director for the National Federation of Independent Businesses, which was instrumental in promoting tax reform drafted by President Donald Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan with Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX).
West Columbia, S.C. - Rep. Joe Wilson released the following statement regarding the train collision in Cayce, S.C. this morning.
"Roxanne and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to all those injured and to the loved ones of the two people who lost their lives in this tragic accident. I am grateful for the courageous actions of the first responders and the selfless Red Cross volunteers at the Pine Ridge Middle School Red Cross Shelter."
West Columbia, S.C.- Representative Joe Wilson (SC 02) released the following statement regarding the new leader of Hamas being added to the terrorist blacklist.
"I am grateful for the leadership of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in adding the new leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, to the official terrorist blacklist yesterday. This designation will result in freezing any U.S. assets and prohibit any partnerships with the U.S.
Washington, D.C.- Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Chairman Trey Gowdy announced his retirement today.
Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the tragic train accident on the way to the GOP Retreat.
"Thank you to all those who have reached out to see if I'm OK. Although I was on the train to the GOP retreat in WV, I am doing fine, as is Roxanne. Prayers go out to all those injured today, and to the loved ones of the person who lost his life in this tragic accident."
Washington, D.C. - Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address this evening.
"We can all be grateful for President Donald Trump's achievements in promoting peace through strength abroad and creating jobs and economic opportunity at home during his first year in office. President Trump has stood up to the dangerous regime in North Korea and encouraged our troops to seek victory, resulting in significant progress in defeating ISIL terrorists.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) participated in a restaurant roundtable with the National Restaurant Association and the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association in Columbia yesterday:
"I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with restaurant owners from the Midlands today and hear about their role in creating jobs and serving their community. I also appreciated learning more about the challenges restaurants face, and discussing how Congress can support their efforts to create jobs.
West Columbia, S.C. – Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, released the following statement regarding the news that American citizens were killed and injured in the Taliban's 13-hour siege of an upscale hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan this weekend.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Joe Wilson (SC 02) issued the following statement regarding the House and Senate passing a funding bill that reopens the federal government.
"I am grateful that Senate Democrats have finally recognized how crucial it is to fund our military and support American families across the country. Our men and women in uniform should never be treated like pawns in a political game.