Roger Wicker actually said...

"I also believe that international support and diplomacy will be vital to ensure the results of the referendum are enacted fairly and without violence."

"I believe the referendum is likely to occur as planned."

"The Comprehensive Peace Agreement is at a critical stage with the referendum election on independence for Southern Sudan set for early January."

"I will not take another round. But if we continue with the Burris amendment, it is going to weigh down this legislation."