Joseph C. Wilson
Joseph Charles Wilson IV (born November 6, 1949) is a former United States diplomat best known for his 2002 trip to Niger to investigate allegations that Saddam Hussein was attempting to purchase yellowcake uranium; his New York Times op-ed piece, "What I Didn't Find in Africa"; and the subsequent "outing" of his wife Valerie Plame as a CIA agent. He is the CEO of his own consulting firm, JC Wilson International Ventures. In January 2007, Wilson joined Jarch Capital, LLC, as vice chairman.
Read more about Joseph C. Wilson: Early Life and Education, Personal Life and Family, Diplomatic Career, Subsequent Employment, Honors, Political Involvement, Trip To Niger, "What I Didn't Find in Africa", Administration Reactions To Disclosure, Disclosure of Valerie Plame's Identity, The Politics of Truth, Commentaries, Richard Armitage, Reactions To The Libby Trial and Commutation, Warner Bros. Feature Film, Civil Suit
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