Roger Wicker actually said...

"What benefits do you believe should consumers expect to derive from this merger?"

"Thank you, Senator Begich, for scheduling this hearing on the importance of partnerships in ocean observation."

"As a member of the Senate Oceans Caucus and as a senator from the coastal state of Mississippi, I recognize the importance of understanding and exploring our oceans."

"High rates of mandatory spending often limit the ability of the Federal Government to invest in discretionary funding such as ocean research."