Roger Wicker

I have often said that the position of EPA Administrator is one of the most important and consequential of any Administration.

This is the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, and I would like to express my enthusiasm about working alongside my good friend and colleague, Senator Pryor.

CAF-1 has not worked the way we intended. I don't think it's worked the way the FCC intended.

Three principles must be followed with the Connect America Fund: First, no support should be provided in areas where competitive providers offer broadband services.

But, when you go to the next tier, broadband can--becomes more expensive and more expensive.

Division. Mr. President, the Chair accepted the amendment. If we are going to start enforcing this, I will marshal my forces and we will learn to yell louder. But the Chair accepted my amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…

This amendment simply puts us back where we were several years ago, at a 60-vote point of order for unfunded mandates. Washington should not use extensive unfunded mandates to shove the weight of irresponsible government growth down to…

I look forward to working with all the members of this committee in my new role as Ranking Member of the Communications Subcommittee.

It is imperative that we focus on one of the few sectors of the economy that has grown: the telecommunications, media, and technology industries.

I believe we must ensure that there is a level playing field for all broadband providers.

I believe there are existing and affordable replacement systems available to meet Global Strike Command's nuclear missile security mission during the decades to come.

How much funding could be saved over the next 20 years by retiring the U-2 in fiscal year 2014?

The findings and recommendations of the Air Force's request for information on the UH-1N modernization with regard to the costs of the program modification versus a replacement cost.

I remain deeply concerned about the fiscal year 2013 defense authorization conference decision made without consultation of all conferees.

The current operational availability of the UH-1N fleet and the Air Force's assessment of any risk regarding the maintenance and adequate availability levels.

Whether the Air Force has evaluated potential replacement aircraft for any of the missions performed by the UH-1N.

How is the Navy tracking the post-military employment of this demographic?

I believe that the Navy must continue to procure combat-survivable amphibious shipping.

In my discussions with industry leaders, they expressed to me their concerns with the unsteady nature of the contract work they perform for the Navy.

A 9 percent sequestration cut, when you cram it into half a year, turns out to be 18 percent.

Did we take the wrong approach in assuring the public and assuring ourselves that sequestration really was not going to happen?

Power, like nature, abhors a vacuum.

How would you characterize the nature of this announcement?

Last month, it was reported that two Russian bombers, both of which were capable of carrying nuclear weapons, circled Guam and caused the U.S. Air Force to scramble jets to intercept.

I do agree with his assessment, and the quick fix is for the Nations of NATO to meet their self-described 2 percent of GDP spending goal.