Roger Wicker actually said...

"The United States faces a number of national security challenges today and our forces--our resources--are stretched thin."

"The current export control regime is antiquated and reduces U.S. industries' global competitiveness."

"Senator Wicker. General Dempsey, it worries me that a series of upgrades to extend the service life of the legacy Kiowa Warrior helicopter appear to be conveniently organized into individual programs ..."

"I am a strong proponent of foreign language and cultural training at the military academies and for Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets and midshipmen."