Roger Wicker

Our current U.S. to Turkey military-to-military relationship is extremely strong.

Was this a decision that was reached by the NATO leadership or did we do that individually with those, with those two allies of ours?

What level of unanimity was required within NATO to do that?

It has made it stronger.

The effects of the financial crisis and the declining share of resources devoted to defense in many allied countries have resulted in an overreliance on a few countries, especially the United States.

The United States has not done that, though, with regard to Syria policy.

How can we as a Nation better prepare these men and women to enjoy the rewarding post-military lives they so richly deserve?

I believe this story, which is tragic in its own right, and is indicative of a greater problem with the system we have in place to take care of special operators when it is time for them to leave the military.

Please break down the data by injuries that occur during Hell Week and those that occur during other phases of BUD/S training.

I am concerned that the way things are going with regards to DOD budgeting, we will be forced to pick and choose which capabilities are most important to us right now and set them aside for funding while others are sacrificed.

Last week, Secretary of State Kerry announced that the United States would supply $60 million in non-lethal aid to the Syrian opposition.

Are there additional capabilities that need to be made available to change the trend with regards to green on blue attacks?

Over the span of the Afghan conflict, there have been many instances of attacks by Afghan forces on U.S. and coalition personnel.

What are the injury rates for BUD/S classes?

It seems to me that one of the capabilities we overlook until we need it is our ability to conduct forced-entry operations from the sea.

I am a strong supporter of SOCOM's Non-Standard Commercial Vehicle Program and your efforts to acquire the Special Operations Tactical Vehicle.

What are the injury rates for BUD/S classes?

We need to be very careful about cuts in foreign aid.

I voted with him on that, to not abandon our sale of F-16s to Egypt.

It is increasingly important that restraint is exercised to prevent unnecessary investments in the legacy platform.

Congress continues to support the development of necessary upgrades to the OH-58D.

Can Congress expect a final acquisition decision on the AAS program prior to any further consideration of improvements?

General Bogdan, on February 22, 51 F-35s were grounded after a routine inspection revealed a crack on a turbine blade.

If we cannot do that to save the system and to save a successful program, then we are pretty well not going to be able to save Medicare and Social Security in the future.

Maybe we need to give it another name. I have come up with one, Madam Chair. Let us call it 'TRICOLA'--truth in cost of living adjustments.