The United States military – the strongest and best-led fighting force in the world – faces real and formidable challenges. Now is not the time to let down our guard.Maintaining a robust American...
Wicker Discusses Opposition to Hagel Nomination on National Radio Shows
TUPELO, MISS. – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) this week was a guest on the Lars Larson Show and the Geraldo Radio Show to discuss his opposition to the President Obama’s nomination of former...
Wicker Op-Ed: Why Chuck Hagel is the Wrong Choice to Lead the Pentagon
Note: Senator Wicker was an opinion contributor in yesterday's POLITICO. The op-ed below can also be found online here.The bitter tone of gridlock in Washington has left many Americans hoping for a...
Wicker Says Hagel’s Frequent Position Changes on Iran Sanctions are Troubling
TUPELO, MISS. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Wednesday, reiterated his opposition to the nomination of former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) to be Secretary of Defense. Wicker is...
Hagel Wrong Choice to Lead Pentagon
The bitter tone of gridlock in Washington has left many Americans hoping for a more collaborative environment to face the country’s most pressing challenges. Changes in the president’s Cabinet...
Wicker Urges Permanent Fix to Imminent Defense Cuts
Obama Nominations Add to Debate About Future of America’s National Security PrioritiesThe new Congress must act quickly to prevent drastic cuts to America’s defense programs. The recent...
Wicker Opposed to Defense Secretary Nominee
Senior Member of Armed Services Committee Says Confirmation Process Likely to be DivisiveTUPELO, MISS. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Monday, reiterated his opposition to the nomination...
Wicker Votes for Defense Spending Outline, Calls for Replacing Upcoming Defense Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted for the Conference Report to accompany the FY2013 National Defense...
Wicker Supports Ban for Flawed Energy-Efficient Building Standards for Defense Department
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), today, voted to continue a ban on Department of Defense (DOD) use of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Gold and Platinum certifications...
Wicker Applauds Passage of Defense Bill
Bipartisan Legislation Supports America’s Troops and National Security PrioritiesEvery year for the past five decades, the Senate has passed an outline of defense spending for the coming year. ...