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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-3).
"Congressman Sam Johnson is an American hero—a man who has served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the Air Force, endured unspeakable horror as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton prison in Vietnam, and who has been a faithful and dedicated public servant for the state of Texas. It has always been humbling and inspiring for me to introduce him to constituents, particularly military personnel.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on the House Floor this afternoon on the bipartisan resolution opposing the anti-Israel United Nations Security Council resolution.
Remarks as prepared for delivery
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after being sworn in to the 115th Congress:
"I am grateful to be sworn in as the elected representative for the people of South Carolina's Second Congressional District and look forward to continuing my service in the new Congress.
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on the Rules vote yesterday:
"I opposed the amendment to amend the rules on the Office of Congressional Ethics. Since I was elected to Congress, I have pledged to be accessible and accountable. Elected officials should be held to a higher standard of scrutiny with an open process and full due process."
Joe Wilson Moves Offices—And Memories
Charleston Post & Courier
Emma Dumain
WASHINGTON — Like most real estate relocations, they aren't without some anguish.
U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney at some point lost track of his desk, which contained some sensitive documents, like his passport.
"I am thrilled by the appointment of Thomas Bossert to Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Mr. Bossert has been a long time advocate for a strong, national cyber security policy. I look forward to working with him to protect American families and to implement an effective, inter-agency cyber plan."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement in reaction to Secretary John Kerry's remarks today on the Middle East:
"Secretary John Kerry's disastrous speech today at the State Department reveals willful ignorance putting Israeli and American families at risk of more terrorist attacks. This confirms a legacy of failure.
Congressman Wilson will hold press conferences to announce his 2017 Legislative Agenda on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at locations across the Second Congressional District:
Midlands – 10 am
Congressman Wilson’s Midlands District Office
1700 Sunset Blvd | West Columbia
Aiken – Noon
Aiken County Administration Building, 3rd Floor
1930 University Parkway | Aiken
North Augusta – 1:30 pm
North Augusta City Hall
100 Georgia Avenue | North Augusta
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the guilty verdicts in Charleston Church Massacre:
"Today's verdict, while unable to bring back the remarkable souls who were lost, is a strong step towards justice for the victims, survivors, families, congregation of the historic Emanuel AME Church, and people of South Carolina. As a native of Charleston, I am particularly grateful for the community's response to this gruesome tragedy. God Bless the Emanuel Nine."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Congressman Ryan Zinke was offered the position of Secretary of the Interior by President-elect Donald Trump:
"I am grateful that President-elect Donald Trump has selected Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Congressman Zinke has been a lifelong public servant with extraordinary service to his country as a Navy Seal and dedicated service to Montana as a member of the State Senate and as its Congressman.