Roger Wicker actually said...

"It is an honor for me to be here today."

"Senator Cochran's presence and introduction testifies that we are continuing today in a strong tradition of bipartisanship of this Congress when it comes to matters of national defense."

"I hope we can employ those principles when it comes to two specific things."

"Thank you, General Shinseki, for your service, for your willingness to serve again on behalf of the United States of America."