Joe Wilson (American politician)
Addison Graves "Joe" Wilson Sr. (born July 31, 1947) is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, his district stretches from Columbia to the Georgia–South Carolina border. He served as the South Carolina state senator from the 23rd district from 1985 to 2001.
Joe Wilson | |
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Official portrait, 2016 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office December 18, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Floyd Spence |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 8, 1985 – December 18, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Jake Knotts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Addison Graves Wilson July 31, 1947 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Roxanne McCrory (m. 1978) |
| Children | 4, including Alan |
| Education | Washington and Lee University (BA) University of South Carolina (JD) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1972–2003 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | United States Army Reserve (1972–1975) South Carolina Army National Guard (1975–2003) |
Wilson is a member of the House Republican Policy Committee and an assistant Republican whip.
In September 2009, Wilson interrupted a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama to a joint session of Congress, shouting, "You lie!" The incident resulted in a reprimand by the House of Representatives.
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