Miss. Senator Delivers Senate Speech Calling for Answers to Obama’s ISIL StrategyWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today called...
Wicker: Political Posturing Distracts From National Challenges
Democrat Proposal to Limit Free Speech Is Ill-Timed Amid Concerns About the Economy, ISISAfter a month of visiting with Mississippians, I returned to Washington with a clear picture of the concerns...
Wicker Statement on 9/11 Remembrance
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement in observance of 13th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks:“Like most Americans, I distinctly remember...
Wicker Responds to Obama Address on Islamic State
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after President Obama’s address to the nation regarding...
Wicker Urges Swift Approval of Defense Bill
Blueprint for Military Priorities Is Key to U.S. Preparedness, National SecurityThe world is looking to America for leadership. We must have a comprehensive strategy to confront both the Islamic...
Wicker: U.S. Can Defeat ISIL, But President Must Lead
Half-Measures Are Insufficient to Overthrow Terror GroupAs the situation in Iraq deteriorates, a radical offshoot of al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its influence. Known as the Islamic State of Iraq...
Wicker Optimistic About Mississippi’s Future
Statewide Travels Showcase Strong Work Ethic, Community SpiritFor more than four decades, Congress has set aside the month of August for lawmakers to spend time in their home states with their...
Wicker: Border Crisis Reflects Lack of Presidential Leadership
Obama Administration, Senate Democrats Ignore Need for Substantive Immigration ReformLike many Americans, I am deeply troubled by the crisis along our country’s southwest border. Since October of...
Wicker, Cochran Denounce One-Sided United Nations Inquiry Into Gaza Conflict
UN Human Rights Council Sends Dangerous Message by Failing to Investigate Hamas’ Indiscriminate Rocket Fire and Use of Human ShieldsWASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of 35 Senators, including...
Miss. Lawmakers Welcome USAF Decision Easing Restrictions on 815th Tactical Airlift Squadron
Wicker, Cochran & Palazzo to Continue Battle to Stop Deactivation of the 815th, Relocation of C-130J AircraftWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., with...