Roger Wicker actually said...

"Iran has threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for a fifth of oil traded worldwide, if sanctions are imposed on its crude exports."

"So it could be as early as October or November of this year."

"It just seems to me the C-27 is equipped to help us, and it makes no sense to me that we have this new aircraft and we're going to get rid of a brand-new aircraft that provides the capability."

"Secretary Panetta, my staff has been working with your staff on determining cost and schedule delays for newly commissioned military officers."