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Roger Wicker

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Roger Wicker is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Mississippi since 2008. A member of the Republican Party, Wicker previously served as a United States Representative from 1995 to 2008. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as national defense, economic development, and healthcare. Wicker has been involved in various legislative efforts and has held significant positions on committees, including the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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Apr 28, 2010

There must be a way to have it both ways, to encourage innovation and to protect the privacy of children's information.

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Apr 28, 2010

Our most recent addition is the NetCetera guide, which Senator Wicker was kind enough to mention at the beginning.

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Apr 26, 2010

Well, thank you, and I appreciate being limited.

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Apr 26, 2010

The success of small businesses is essential for economic growth.

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Apr 21, 2010

Senator Nelson taught me how to pronounce that word: 'Mar GAY' luv.'

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Apr 21, 2010

I had a conversation with a leading Russian legislator just this week. I can tell you that he was open to this possibility.

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Apr 21, 2010

I would hope that this could be clarified. I view it as a serious matter, as did Senator McCain.

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Apr 13, 2010

I think that the testimony today has been that a year from now, it is possible that Iran might have attained the capacity to build a nuclear weapon.

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Mar 22, 2010

Should the Burris amendment prevail on the Senate floor, where I will be moving to strike it, or should it prevail in the House of Representatives, where there is no such provision, there is no telling how many abortions our already taxed…

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Mar 22, 2010

We should never have rules that put our troops in danger, in the hope that we're winning hearts and minds.

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Mar 22, 2010

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

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Mar 22, 2010

Next year, if we perform 1,300 abortions in military facilities, Doctor, that is going to take personnel away from treating our wounded servicemen or treating their families.

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Mar 22, 2010

2011 will begin a process--but, that our relationship and our partnership in Afghanistan is going to be an enduring one.

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Mar 22, 2010

I believe the referendum is likely to occur as planned.

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Mar 22, 2010

AFRICOM should prepare contingency plans based on the most likely and most dangerous outcomes.

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Mar 22, 2010

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

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Mar 22, 2010

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

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Mar 22, 2010

The Burris amendment would allow abortions to be performed in military health facilities, provided the patient pay for the abortion herself or through a different insurance program.

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Mar 16, 2010

We cannot afford to compromise the FTC's core consumer protection mission that has served the American public well.

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Mar 16, 2010

We need to make sure, as Senator Pryor and Senator Wicker mentioned, that the FTC has the resources it needs to pursue those who perpetrate fraud.

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Mar 16, 2010

I would argue that it's really Congress's role to decide when FTC needs that authority, delegate it appropriately, and then have FTC do its job.

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Mar 16, 2010

I think that would be useful, Senator.

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Mar 16, 2010

The FTC plays a key role in ensuring the safety of American consumers and financial services.

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Mar 16, 2010

I think many Americans might think that, 'Well, in the case of an agency with powers like this, we should keep that.'

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Mar 16, 2010

I would support a prevalence requirement that meant something.

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