WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement on June 6, 2008, the 64th anniversary of D-Day:“Sixty-four years ago today, thousands of American soldiers stormed the...
Wicker Says Iraq Progress Being Acknowledged
Senator hears testimony on real progress from top generals in IraqA confirmation hearing last week for Generals David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno gave members of the Senate Armed Services Committee...
Wicker Statement Commemorating Memorial Day
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement ahead of Memorial Day, which will be observed on Monday, May 26:“On Memorial Day, we honor and pay tribute to...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Shipbuilding Milestone
Coast Guard Accepts First-In-Class National Security CutterWASHINGTON – A significant milestone was reached today when the U.S. Coast Guard signed documents signaling the preliminary acceptance of...
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves ’09 Defense Bill with Important Mississippi Projects
Wicker Says Legislation Protects Shipyard Jobs in Pascagoula, Approves Important Military Projects Across the StateWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), member of the Senate Armed...
Wicker Supports Legislation to Strengthen G.I. Benefits
Bill Supports State’s Guard and Reserve Members Who Have Served in Iraq and AfghanistanWASHINGTON – Saying an increase in G.I. benefits is needed, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is an original...
Wicker Warns Against Congressional Intervention in Tanker Contract
WASHINGTON – Speaking from the floor of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today warned against congressional action to overturn the recent Air Force decision to award a $40 billion...
Tanker Contract Would Benefit Entire State
On February 28, in a decision that had major implications for Mississippi’s economy, the Air Force announced it had awarded a $40 billion contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS North America to build...
Wicker Responds to Testimony from Gen. Petraeus, Ambassador Crocker
WASHINGTON – Following testimony today about conditions in Iraq by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a...
Senate Border Security Caucus to Focus on Stopping Illegal Immigration
Realizing more must be done to secure our borders and address the illegal immigration problem, I have joined with eight other U.S. senators in forming a new caucus designed to increase the focus on...