Roger Wicker actually said...

No nation in history has maintained its military power if it failed to keep its fiscal house in order.

Emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility for military strength.

01/27/2015

More Roger Wicker Quotes

the percentage of the Ship Maintenance requirement funded has fallen

For example, Navy frigates, such as the USS Elrod, USS Klakring, USS Taylor, and USS Nicholas have had shipyard maintenance periods extended...

Secretary Stackley, the Navy has announced some changes or potential changes to the composition of LCS mission modules.

Concerns have been expressed in some quarters about the combat survivability of the LCS.