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Watch Rep. Wilson’s floor remarks on this year’s NDAA.

Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President-elect Donald Trump selected General Jim Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense:

“"President-elect Donald Trump has made another excellent appointment in selecting General Jim Mattis as Secretary of Defense. General Mattis' recent experience in the Middle East makes him uniquely qualified to address threats to service members overseas and American families here at home. He is a champion for service members and military families with a goal of victory to achieve peace through strength."

Joe Wilson (SC-02), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following statement after signing the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017:

“Congress has a duty to provide for the common defense and I am grateful that this Conference Report clearly strengthens our national defense and protects American families. This year’s NDAA aggressively promotes readiness and gives our troops a much needed pay raise as we promote peace through strength.”

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the voting for the Senate amendment to H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act:

“The 21st Century Cures Act is a comprehensive bill that provides much needed reforms to our medical innovation process. The bill puts the needs of patients first, and streamlines regulations to expedite the discovery, development, and delivery of new treatments. This legislation keeps America at the forefront of biomedical innovation, and I am grateful to support it.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6297, the Iran Sanctions Extension Act:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after following Director Comey’s letter to Congress yesterday:

“The abuse of the FBI is yet another disappointment in the ongoing saga of Secretary Clinton’s use of a private email server. I find it difficult to believe that over 600,000 emails could be reviewed in such a short window.

“This double standard and abuse of power is disconcerting for someone who offers herself as a candidate for the highest office in the United States.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):

“I am grateful to support the Water Resources Development Act, and was pleased that it passed the House today. This bill includes critical funding for deepening the Port of Charleston. By expanding the port’s ability to accommodate larger vessels, we are supporting the more than 187,000 jobs related to the port.