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BUS TOUR, COMES TO IN AIKEN COUNTY TODAY. THE STORY FROM AIKEN BUREAU CHIEF SHAWN CABBAGESTALK. SHAWN AS LIVE: Congressman Wilson is stopping by several places, including Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs. He says it's all about staying accessible and accountable to the people in his district. Shawn Cabbagestalk/ Reporter: Congressman Joe Wilson is touring South Carolina's 2nd District. It's a tradition he's kept up since he started in Congress in 2001. Rep. Joe Wilson/ R-SC 2nd District: "It's humbling to me to be here. Grandfather Wilson was born in Beach Island in 1888, and great-grandfather Wilson was born in Beach Island in 1860." Shawn Cabbagestalk/ Reporter: The tour includes town halls, chambers of commerce, and organizations like Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs. Rep. Joe Wilson/ R-SC 2nd District: That equestrian estates here are some of the best in the world, but here we're at one of the best, equine therapy programs in the world. The people that make such a difference on behalf of individuals across the country." Shawn Cabbagestalk/ Reporter: The program provides therapeutic horseback riding for those with special needs. It's all about building confidence and independence through working with horses. Rep. Joe Wilson/ R-SC 2nd District: "They'll also be working with veterans dealing with post- traumatic stress. This is something that can be faced so people can have the mot meaningful and fulfilling lives." Shawn Cabbagestalk/ Reporter: Those who work and volunteer here say the Congressman's visit can help raise awareness. Grace Jackson/Volunteer Coordinator and instructor: "It really helps us not be just the green barn on the hill. It allows people to see what we do here. The doors are always open, the gates are always open. We want people to learn and know about what we do here." Shawn Cabbagestalk/ Reporter: Wilson also spoke on Ukraine and Israel. He praises Ukraine's resilience in the face of Russia's invasion. Rep. Joe Wilson/ R-SC 2nd District: "And to me, they are frontline the American people need to know that what's happened is that we have a conflict we did not choose. And the conflict is of dictators with rule of gun invading democracies with rule of law." SHAWN AS LIVE: Congressman Wilson's bus tour will make stops at other locations