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Dec. 11, 2020
Wilson Introduces Stop the Killing in Syria Act
Rep. Joe Wilson
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "We know our history. That is why we must remove from our military bases the names of people who dishonored our country by serving the Confederacy. Pleased this provision is included in the National Defense Authorization Act conference report, which passed the House last night."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020
Whip Clyburn Praises President-Elect Biden's Secretary of Defense Nominee
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I enthusiastically support President-elect @JoeBiden's selection for Secretary of Defense. Gen. Austin is a crisis-tested leader, who has experience working with the former Vice President, and I believe he will serve him well as a close and trusted advisor on defense issues."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 3, 2020
Wilson Calls to Designate Iranian-Backed Militia as Terrorist Organization
Rep. Joe Wilson
Nov. 18, 2020
Wilson appointed to NDAA conference committee
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020
Graham on Afghanistan Drawdown
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Oct. 9, 2020
Wilson introduces Parris Island Protection Act
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Committee Chairs Launch Investigation Into DOD's Inappropriate Use of CARES Act Funds
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Wilson statement on potential closure of Parris Island
Rep. Joe Wilson
Aug. 14, 2020
Wilson Calls for Snapback Sanctions on Iran
Rep. Joe Wilson
July 23, 2020
Scott Applauds Passage of FY21 NDAA
Sen. Tim Scott
July 21, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of the bipartisan effort shown in the House today to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for 2021. This bill: Authorizes a 3% pay raise for our troops Strengthens our defense against future pandemics And removes names of Confederates from military bases"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020
AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York
Rep. Ralph Norman
July 16, 2020
Letter to Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff - Graham: We Must No Longer Be Reliant on China for PPE
Sen. Lindsey Graham
July 13, 2020
Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment
Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 7, 2020
DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act Included in NDAA
Rep. Joe Wilson
July 3, 2020
Joint Statement on Fy21 NDAA Including Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Rep. Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020
Congressman Wilson Praises Committee Passage of Fy21 NDAA
Rep. Joe Wilson
June 22, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Kinzinger, McCaul Letter to POTUS on Troops in Germany
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - 20 Senators: Defense Authorization Bill Should Include Advanced Nuclear
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines
Rep. William Timmons, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
Rep. William Timmons, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Joint Strike Fighter Caucus Announces Record Support for F-35
Rep. William Timmons, ...
March 11, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the House joined the Senate in voting to affirm that the President can't go to war w/ Iran w/o authorization from Congress. The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. The President must uphold the Constitution & sign this legislation into law."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2020
Perlmutter, Wilson Introduce New Legislation to Help Former Rocky Flats Workers
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Group of Senators Raising Concerns Over Proposed Cuts to Fast Attack Submarine Program
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 30, 2020
Timmons Votes to Preserve President's Power as Commander-in-Chief
Rep. William Timmons
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Senators Write to Secretary Esper Requesting Reconsideration of AFRICOM Drawdown
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 9, 2020
Timmons Votes No on Democrats' War Powers Resolution
Rep. William Timmons
Jan. 9, 2020
Congressman Joe Wilson on Vote to Limit President Trump's Power on Iran
Rep. Joe Wilson
Jan. 8, 2020
Senator Scott on President Trump's Remarks
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Iranian missile strikes against an American military base heightens concerns about the safety and security of our troops and Americans abroad. They should be this Administration's top priority. Escalating tensions with Iran is not the answer."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 3, 2020
Timmons Statement on Death of Qassem Soleimani
Rep. William Timmons
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "The President's unilateral action places our country at greater risk with no evidence of a strategy. His failure to even consult Congress--entrusted by the Constitution to authorize military force--is alarming. Congress must uphold our responsibility to protect national security."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019
Scott Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019
Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased with House passage of NDAA today, which includes important provisions to support our national defense & meets the needs of our troops & their families. I'm also pleased the NDAA includes my legislation authorizing 8th graders to participate in JROTC programs nationwide."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Congressman Wilson on NDAA: Grateful to Finally AXE the "Widow's Tax"
Rep. Joe Wilson
Nov. 13, 2019
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey in Legislative Engagement with Select Members of the Senate
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blackburn Joins Van Hollen, Graham in BipartisanInquiry Into Turkey's Violations of Ceasefire Agreement
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Timmons Praises U.S. Special Forces, Trump Admin, and Allies for Successful Raid on ISIS Leader
Rep. William Timmons
Oct. 15, 2019
Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Oct. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Graham, Coons Request Briefing on US Withdrawal from Northern Syria
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to Richard O'Brien, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Larry Kudlow, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy - The Nuclear Option
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Hoeven leads Senators in urging Defense Secretary to restore education benefits for Guard & Reserve members
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 25, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Aug. 18, 2019
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
July 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Graham, Moran, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Require that Ex-Im Bank Financing of Any Nuclear Projects in Saudi Arabia Meet Strict Conditions
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "This country's Intelligence Community is vital to our national security. Today, the House reauthorized intelligence funding for 2020 so we can continue to protect this country against its enemies, both foreign and domestic."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 11, 2020
Wilson Introduces Stop the Killing in Syria Act
Rep.Joe Wilson
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "We know our history. That is why we must remove from our military bases the names of people who dishonored our country by serving the Confederacy. Pleased this provision is included in the National Defense Authorization Act conference report, which passed the House last night."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020
Whip Clyburn Praises President-Elect Biden's Secretary of Defense Nominee
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I enthusiastically support President-elect @JoeBiden's selection for Secretary of Defense. Gen. Austin is a crisis-tested leader, who has experience working with the former Vice President, and I believe he will serve him well as a close and trusted advisor on defense issues."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 3, 2020
Wilson Calls to Designate Iranian-Backed Militia as Terrorist Organization
Rep.Joe Wilson
Nov. 18, 2020
Wilson appointed to NDAA conference committee
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020
Graham on Afghanistan Drawdown
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Oct. 9, 2020
Wilson introduces Parris Island Protection Act
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Committee Chairs Launch Investigation Into DOD's Inappropriate Use of CARES Act Funds
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Wilson statement on potential closure of Parris Island
Rep.Joe Wilson
Aug. 14, 2020
Wilson Calls for Snapback Sanctions on Iran
Rep.Joe Wilson
July 23, 2020
Scott Applauds Passage of FY21 NDAA
Sen.Tim Scott
July 21, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of the bipartisan effort shown in the House today to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for 2021. This bill: Authorizes a 3% pay raise for our troops Strengthens our defense against future pandemics And removes names of Confederates from military bases"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020
AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York
Rep.Ralph Norman
July 16, 2020
Letter to Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff - Graham: We Must No Longer Be Reliant on China for PPE
Sen.Lindsey Graham
July 13, 2020
Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment
Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 7, 2020
DOD Portfolio Management Accountability Act Included in NDAA
Rep.Joe Wilson
July 3, 2020
Joint Statement on Fy21 NDAA Including Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Rep.Joe Wilson
July 2, 2020
Congressman Wilson Praises Committee Passage of Fy21 NDAA
Rep.Joe Wilson
June 22, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Kinzinger, McCaul Letter to POTUS on Troops in Germany
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - 20 Senators: Defense Authorization Bill Should Include Advanced Nuclear
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines
Rep.William Timmons, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
Rep.William Timmons, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Joint Strike Fighter Caucus Announces Record Support for F-35
Rep.William Timmons, ...
March 11, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the House joined the Senate in voting to affirm that the President can't go to war w/ Iran w/o authorization from Congress. The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. The President must uphold the Constitution & sign this legislation into law."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2020
Perlmutter, Wilson Introduce New Legislation to Help Former Rocky Flats Workers
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Group of Senators Raising Concerns Over Proposed Cuts to Fast Attack Submarine Program
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 30, 2020
Timmons Votes to Preserve President's Power as Commander-in-Chief
Rep.William Timmons
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Senators Write to Secretary Esper Requesting Reconsideration of AFRICOM Drawdown
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 9, 2020
Timmons Votes No on Democrats' War Powers Resolution
Rep.William Timmons
Jan. 9, 2020
Congressman Joe Wilson on Vote to Limit President Trump's Power on Iran
Rep.Joe Wilson
Jan. 8, 2020
Senator Scott on President Trump's Remarks
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Iranian missile strikes against an American military base heightens concerns about the safety and security of our troops and Americans abroad. They should be this Administration's top priority. Escalating tensions with Iran is not the answer."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 3, 2020
Timmons Statement on Death of Qassem Soleimani
Rep.William Timmons
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "The President's unilateral action places our country at greater risk with no evidence of a strategy. His failure to even consult Congress--entrusted by the Constitution to authorize military force--is alarming. Congress must uphold our responsibility to protect national security."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019
Scott Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019
Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased with House passage of NDAA today, which includes important provisions to support our national defense & meets the needs of our troops & their families. I'm also pleased the NDAA includes my legislation authorizing 8th graders to participate in JROTC programs nationwide."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Congressman Wilson on NDAA: Grateful to Finally AXE the "Widow's Tax"
Rep.Joe Wilson
Nov. 13, 2019
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey in Legislative Engagement with Select Members of the Senate
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blackburn Joins Van Hollen, Graham in BipartisanInquiry Into Turkey's Violations of Ceasefire Agreement
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Timmons Praises U.S. Special Forces, Trump Admin, and Allies for Successful Raid on ISIS Leader
Rep.William Timmons
Oct. 15, 2019
Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Oct. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Graham, Coons Request Briefing on US Withdrawal from Northern Syria
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to Richard O'Brien, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Larry Kudlow, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy - The Nuclear Option
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Hoeven leads Senators in urging Defense Secretary to restore education benefits for Guard & Reserve members
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 25, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Aug. 18, 2019
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
July 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Graham, Moran, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Require that Ex-Im Bank Financing of Any Nuclear Projects in Saudi Arabia Meet Strict Conditions
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "This country's Intelligence Community is vital to our national security. Today, the House reauthorized intelligence funding for 2020 so we can continue to protect this country against its enemies, both foreign and domestic."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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