At the end of June, I joined my colleagues in unanimously confirming General David Petraeus as the Commander for international and U.S. forces in Afghanistan. I have confidence in the...
Battling an Oil Spill During Hurricane Season
Wicker Fights Bureaucracy, Urges PreparednessIt has been over 70 days since the tragic Deepwater Horizon rig explosion. Although we have been feeling the impacts of the disaster since the beginning,...
Wicker: U.S. Must Act Now With Tough Economic Sanctions on Iran
In January, I wrote a column outlining my concerns about the growing threat of a nuclear Iran and its support for international terrorism. At the time, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad...
Wicker Delivers Weekly Republican Address to the Nation
Oil Spill Response by Administration Becoming More TroublingI was asked to give the Republican Address this week and wanted to share the text with you in place of my regular report from...
Wicker: EPA Should Not Set Radical Greenhouse Gas Regulations
American Voices Should be Heard in Climate DebateLast week, the Senate missed a golden opportunity to protect Americans from higher taxes, higher energy costs, and an overreaching federal...
Wicker Says Military Policies Being Guided by Radical Left Agenda
Just before Memorial Day, the Senate Armed Services Committee took unprecedented steps to push a liberal, misguided agenda onto our military service members. During the Committee’s...
Wicker Pushes for Answers to Oil Spill and Solutions for Safer Drilling
The explosion on the offshore rig, Deepwater Horizon, and the oil leak into the Gulf of Mexico has had far-reaching consequences. It tragically resulted in the loss of eleven lives. We...
Wicker Honors Next Generation of American Patriots
Calls for Troop Support and Recognition of Sacrifice on Memorial DayIn observance of Memorial Day, communities and organizations across Mississippi are holding ceremonies to honor those who have...
Wicker Calls for Strong Partnership for Success in Afghanistan
Meets with Afghan President Karzai in WashingtonIn Washington, D.C., we often have the opportunity to host leaders from around the world and discuss global issues that are mutually important to the...
Wicker Highlights Importance of Broadband Access to Small Business’ Success
High-Speed Internet has the Capability to Transform Our LivesThe livelihoods of many Americans depend on the success of their small businesses. These local shops once relied entirely on walk-up...