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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the terrorist attack in Nice, France:

“Yesterday’s terror attack in Nice is another somber reminder that we are in a Global War on Terrorism. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of France.

“We will stand with France, our oldest ally, in the fight against Islamic terrorism.”

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan appointed him to the Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017:

“I am grateful to support this year’s NDAA, crucial legislation that promotes readiness, reforms military health care options, and extends vital counterterrorism authorities. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, I look forward to working with the conference committee on this bipartisan legislation.”

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) questioned Special Envoys for Guantanamo Closure today during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement following FBI Director James Comey’s recommendation not to bring charges against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House Select Committee on Benghazi released their final report:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision in United States v. Texas, which upholds the lower court’s decision that the President’s use of executive action on immigration is unlawful:

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) co-chaired the 2016 Congressional Art Competition Reception in Washington, D.C.

“For 35 years, this competition has inspired many young people in their love of art. I was grateful to bring local artist Yvonne Kinney, from North Augusta, to Washington to have her encourage the students in their work and highlight the importance of giving back to your community,” Wilson said.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed a House Resolution 737:

“I applaud the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Chairman Jason Chaffetz, for passing a resolution to censure Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen.