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June 23, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today regarding the Confederate battle flag:

"I stand with Senator Tim Scott in calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds. Senator Scott's statement yesterday echoes my beliefs:


June 18, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015. This legislation will repeal the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.


June 18, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the mass shooting in Charleston, S.C.:

"My prayers are with the victims, families, and congregation of the historic Emanuel AME Church after last night's tragedy in my birthplace, Charleston.


June 16, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2596, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Congressman Wilson's Cyberattack Standards Study Act was included in this bill as an amendment.


June 11, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2146, which included the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act.


June 9, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 235, the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act to prevent discriminatory taxes on the Internet and on Internet access.


June 9, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Cyberattack Standards Study Act in the House of Representatives today. The bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on cyberattack standards of measurement:


June 2, 2015
Editorial

To the Class of 2015: congratulations—you have earned the honor of graduating from high school or college, and this achievement will undoubtedly aid in your future success. No matter your future plans, you are heading into the next phase of your life during a challenging time in our nation's history.

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May 29, 2015

W. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after attending the change of command at Fort Jackson today:


May 25, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day: