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January 3, 2017

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."


January 1, 2017
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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.


December 28, 2016

"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."


December 28, 2016

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.


December 22, 2016


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


December 15, 2016

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."


December 15, 2016

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.


December 14, 2016

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Governor Rick Perry was offered the position of Secretary of Energy by President-elect Donald Trump:

Issues:Energy

December 13, 2016

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Rex Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State:

“President-elect Donald Trump has proposed another capable choice by selecting Rex Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State. As one of America’s most successful business leaders promoting job creation and energy independence, I am confident that Mr. Tillerson will achieve a positive difference for American families.


December 5, 2016

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Dr. Ben Carson was offered the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by President-elect Donald Trump:

“I am thrilled that Dr. Ben Carson has been nominated to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by President-elect Donald Trump. I am grateful to learn firsthand of his affection for the American people during the Presidential primary in South Carolina and I appreciate his effective endorsement of me during the general election.