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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.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Joe Wilson released the following statement regarding Senate Democrats decision to let the government shut down last night.

"Last night, I was disappointed to watch Senate Democrats oppose a clean spending bill that would have kept our government open and reauthorized the Children's Health Insurance Plan for six years. Senate Democrats are just trying to distract families from President Donald Trump's successes on his first anniversary in office.