Roger Wicker actually said...

"Affordability remains my number one priority, and I expect these cost estimates to continue to go down over the next several years as the program matures."

"If sequestration continues into fiscal year 2014, there is a significant risk of not being able to deliver the full Block 3F combat capability and a reduction in the number of aircraft the Services ca..."

"These decisions should not be based solely on self-imposed resource constraints."

"I believe robust defense trade increases interoperability with our allies and reduces unit costs and it helps support U.S. defense industrial base."