Roger Wicker actually said...

"No. SOCOM is a force provider of SOF in response to requirements forwarded by Commander, CENTCOM. There is now insufficient SOF available to meet the demand."

"Please describe why you view these proposals, specifically the request to 'coordinate on Military DOD and Service personnel management policy and plans' as necessary to the readiness of SOCOM forces."

"We in Congress take our obligation to these servicemembers seriously and I look forward to working with you to ensure they continue to be the best-equipped and best-trained fighting force in the world..."

"Our long-term success against terrorism will depend on our ability to engage civilian populations through non-kinetic means and to win the war of ideas, rather than relying solely on direct action ope..."