Roger Wicker actually said...

"Is the President steadfast in having a goal that includes Mr. Assad being removed from power?"

"Moderate Syrian Opposition forces require significant external support if they are to generate the required combat power."

"If we want to get it behind us and defeat ISIL and get peace in Syria, I think that's going to be necessary, yeah."

"The option of Coalition boots on the ground should be retained as we seek to build our understanding of opposition groups."