image description U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOE WILSON | Serving South Carolina’s Second District

Press Release

  • Wilson Statement on September Jobs Report
    Oct 5, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report for the month of September 2012: “When the President lobbied for his nearly trillion dollar stimulus plan, he promised America, that with its passage, unemployment wou... More
  • Wilson Statement on POW/MIA Recognition Day
    Sep 21, 2012  - House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement this afternoon recognizing POW/MIA Recognition Day. “Our Armed Forces dedicate their lives to defend our freedoms. These efforts do not go unnoticed and our Nation will be forever gra... More
  • Wilson Disapproves of the Administration's Attempt to Undercut Welfare Reform
    Sep 20, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement this afternoon after the House passed H.J.Res. 118, a resolution disapproving of the Obama Administration's attempt to waive the work welfare requirement. “Today’s disapproval resolution sends a very clear message to the Administration. Congres... More
  • Wilson Statement on Sequestration Transparency Act Report
    Sep 14, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement today after the Obama Administration released its report as required by the Sequestration Transparency Act. “Today’s Sequestration Transparency report released by the Administration is disappointing, but not surprising. Judging by the r... More
  • Chairman Wilson Opening Statement: Federal Voting Assistance Program
    Sep 13, 2012  - The Military Personnel Subcommittee met today for a hearing on Federal Voting Assistance Program. Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement available as prepared for delivery: "Today the Subcommittee meets to hear testimony from the Department of Defense to help us understand how membe... More
  • Wilson Pleased with Passage of the Stolen Valor Act
    Sep 13, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1775, the Stolen Valor Act. “Our brave men and women who have willingly sacrificed their lives to protect and serve our country deserve our upmost respect, honor, and gratitude. The passage of today’s bill furt... More
  • Wilson Supports the National Security and Job Protection Act
    Sep 13, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6365, The National Security and Job Protection Act: “Sequestration is a serious threat to our national security and economic recovery. Last May, the House passed the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act with bipa... More
  • Wilson Condemns Attacks on Americans in Libya
    Sep 12, 2012  - 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 tolerat... More
  • Wilson Statement on Anniversary of September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks
    Sep 11, 2012  - 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 des... More
  • Wilson Responds to Latest Jobs Report
    Sep 7, 2012  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement this morning regarding the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “The policies supported by the Obama Administration and the liberal-controlled Senate are destroying jobs and kicking the can further down t... More