WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker will offer remarks at the 412th Engineer Command farewell ceremony on Friday, August 21, 2009 in Vicksburg. The soldiers will be leaving to support the...
Cochran, Wicker Bill to Jam Illegal Prison Cell Phones Clears Senate Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation aimed at stopping prison inmates from using cell phones to coordinate crime has received an important committee endorsement, U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger...
Wicker Says Defense Bill Important For Troops, National Security
As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I have the opportunity to participate in many of the debates that shape policies important to our nation’s defense and the men and women of our...
Wicker Applauds Approval of Katrina Recovery Funds
$439 Million for Barrier Island Restoration Included in Supplemental Appropriations BillWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., applauded today’s passage of the FY 2009 Supplemental...
Wicker Says Afghanistan Is Winnable But Difficult Times Lie Ahead
Last week, I had the privilege of hearing testimony from Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal, President Obama’s choice to lead the war in Afghanistan. This military leader provided a sober...
Wicker Statement on Pending Nomination of Congressman John McHugh as Secretary of the Army
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today praised the selection of Rep. John McHugh as Secretary of the Army. “The nomination of John...
Wicker Commends Navy’s Textbook Rescue Of American Captain
Says Ransom Payments Have Encouraged PiracyPiracy along the coast of Somalia has been growing at an alarming rate, with 122 attempts in 2008 and another 78 in this year alone. Until now, no...
We Must Work With Mexico To Stop Drug-Related Violence
Senator Says United States Must Ensure Mexican Violence Does Not Spill Across Our BorderMexico is in the midst of a brutal war on drugs that resulted in over 6,000 deaths last year. Ten...
Wicker Named Ranking Republican on Key Subcommittees
Senator Also Lands Spot on Seapower Subcommittee; Position Important to Gulf Coast Shipbuilding IndustryWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he has been selected to serve as...
Wicker Gets Closer Look at Mexican Border Violence
Senator Participates in Foreign Relations Committee Field Hearing in El Paso, TexasEL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today got a...