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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement regarding the attacks on Americans in Libya:
"This morning's act of unprovoked, horrific violence, resulting in the brutal death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi, is senseless and will not be tolerated. I condemn these attacks as my thoughts and prayers are with the victim's families. The Administration must do everything in its power on behalf of the American people to seek justice on those who perpetrated this act of terrorism.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement this morning in recognition of the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
"Eleven years ago today, a group of terrorists declared war on our country by taking the lives of innocent Americans with the hopes of destroying the freedoms that we hold so dear. The memories of the victims whose lives were taken at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and the field in rural Shanksville, Pennsylvania by this terrible act of terrorism will never be forgotten.
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Aiken County and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) announced plans to expand the county-owned Center for Hydrogen Research (CHR) facility by 6,435 feet, furthering technological advancement at the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL).
Earlier this afternoon, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received The L. Mendel Rivers Award, which was presented to him by the Air Force Sergeants Association. This honor is considered the Association's "Legislator of the Year" award and is named after the late Congressman L. Mendel Rivers (D-SC), a former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Each year, the Air Force Sergeants Association recognizes a recipient who champions the cause of outstanding service to the Air Force Active Duty, Guard and Reserve.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement this morning regarding the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the United States District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced its decision as to whether the Nuclear Regulatory Commission should be required to resume its work on the on Yucca Mountain license application.
Today, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta requesting a briefing and explanation from the Department of Defense regarding the reprogramming request of $708 million from the Defense Health Program (DHP) and TRICARE. The Department of Defense has requested to use these funds for "higher priorities"; however, Chairman Wilson, along with 23 other Members of Congress, believes there are serious health issues facing our Armed Services and their families, which should take first priority.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012, by a vote of 414-2.