Roger Wicker actually said...

"Deterrence is intrinsically linked to readiness. To provide deterrence, our military's capability must be tangible and demonstrable."

"I am deeply concerned about the administration's budget request that it may not provide the full range of equipment and ready forces necessary to our national security strategy in the Asia-Pacific reg..."

"It just concerns me a bit, as I look at what is going on now with some of our European allies, countries that have relied, to their detriment, on promises that we have made about the integrity of thei..."

"Experience over the past decade demonstrates that the demand for amphibious warships will not decrease."