Roger Wicker actually said...

"If confirmed, I will work within the administration and with Congress to ensure that the process used by the Corps of Engineers will continue to be performance based."

"Ensuring the safety and uninterrupted operation in our Nation's ports is essential to commerce, trade, and America's economic prosperity."

"If confirmed, I will work within the administration and with Congress to ensure that the funding made available to the Corps... will be executed as quickly as possible."

"If confirmed I will continue to work closely with the Afghan Ministry of Interior to assess this important program and ensure it supports the broader strategic goals in Afghanistan."