Roger F. Wicker
Senator for Mississippi · Republican · United States
“Army nomination of Col. Shawn D. Wray, to be Brigadier General. Army nomination of Col. Ryan T. Smith, to be Brigadier General. Army nomination of Col. Michael F. Belenky, to be Brigadier General. Army nominations beginning with Col. Matthew T. Adamczyk and ending with Col. Graham R.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“But as guests converse over the meal, the President might inquire about the purposes of China's massive military buildup or about China's clear support for Iran. This summer, it was all over the press that China gave Iran satellite imagery intelligence, and that intelligence led to the death of American troops.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“The Mardi Gras Service is personal to me and to the people I represent. Hurricane Katrina silenced that line in 2005. For 20 years, the gulf coast lost not just a train but one of its connections to the rest of the country. I spent the better part of a decade in the U.S. Senate working to restore this service.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“Lai been locked up? His crime was speaking freely in Hong Kong. I hope Mr. Trump will again ask for the release of the frail, elderly Mr. Lai and all those imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong and elsewhere.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“It is worth noting that Amtrak has met this growing demand for train service while delivering major capital projects, including new trains and facilities, more accessible stations, and the biggest Northeast Corridor infrastructure program in Amtrak history.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“Nissan and Toyota participate in STEM initiatives, support technical training, and offer earn-and-learn programs and scholarships that help Mississippians gain skills in automotive manufacturing, robotics, and maintenance.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
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“I ask for the yeas and nays.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“Army nomination of Col. Shawn D. Wray, to be Brigadier General. Army nomination of Col. Ryan T. Smith, to be Brigadier General. Army nomination of Col. Michael F. Belenky, to be Brigadier General. Army nominations beginning with Col. Matthew T. Adamczyk and ending with Col. Graham R. White, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on September 16, 2026. Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Investment supports workers, strengthens communities, and reinforces a U.S.-Japan relationship that is essential to both of our countries' economic and strategic success. ____________________”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“Nissan and Toyota participate in STEM initiatives, support technical training, and offer earn-and-learn programs and scholarships that help Mississippians gain skills in automotive manufacturing, robotics, and maintenance. Research published by JAMA underscores how this kind of effort helps transform education and build a talent pipeline for the future. Community engagement, including charitable contributions, volunteerism, and support for local organizations, further demonstrates their commitment to Mississippi. As we mark JAMA USA's 50th anniversary, the story in Mississippi is instructive. It reminds us that steadily increasing, long-term investment from trusted allies like Japan is about more than factories and numbers.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“This has catalyzed the growth of suppliers and logistics operations that provide additional employment across our State. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA)'s historical assessment shows that Japanese-brand automakers have expanded from early plants in the Midwest to a network of more than 2 dozen manufacturing facilities and dozens of R&D and design centers across the country, with the Southeast playing an increasingly important role. Mississippi's plants are integral to that network, supplying vehicles and components that feed national and international markets. These companies have also invested in the future of Mississippi's workforce.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“On behalf of the people of my State and the taxpayer--and of the riders along the gulf coast who have a Mardi Gras Service to be proud of--I thank Roger Harris for his service. I wish him and his family well in the next adventure. ____________________”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“Riders have embraced the service, giving it the highest customer satisfaction rating in the Amtrak system. That success did not happen by accident. It reflects a leadership philosophy that values customer service, operational excellence, and a willingness to invest in communities that had waited far too long for passenger rail. Roger believed the gulf coast corridor was worth restoring, and the people of Mississippi are better served because of his belief. In my interactions with Roger, he has always been straightforward, accessible, and willing to work together. Because of that, Mr. Harris does not only leave Amtrak in a stronger position than he found it. He also leaves it with many a friend in Mississippi.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“The Mardi Gras Service is personal to me and to the people I represent. Hurricane Katrina silenced that line in 2005. For 20 years, the gulf coast lost not just a train but one of its connections to the rest of the country. I spent the better part of a decade in the U.S. Senate working to restore this service. I testified before the Surface Transportation Board, secured Federal investment, and spoke to every Amtrak and Federal Railroad Administration official that I could reach. On August 18, 2025, the Mardi Gras Service was restored. Through it all, Mr. Harris and his team were also integral to restoring the service. A year into its operations, the Mardi Gras Service has exceeded every expectation. Amtrak projected 71,000 riders during the service's first year. The line has carried more than 100,000 passengers just in 8 months.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“It is worth noting that Amtrak has met this growing demand for train service while delivering major capital projects, including new trains and facilities, more accessible stations, and the biggest Northeast Corridor infrastructure program in Amtrak history. Under his leadership, Amtrak has been ambitious: launching the NextGen Acela fleet, beginning the delivery of the Airo fleet, laying the groundwork to replace much of the long distance fleet, advancing major infrastructure projects like the Portal North Bridge and the B&P Tunnel Replacement, and expanding service in places like Virginia and the Midwest Borealis train. Of particular interest to my constituents, he helped accomplish what Mississippians had anticipated for two decades: the return of passenger rail to the gulf coast.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, today I commend Roger Harris, who has been an excellent partner to the State of Mississippi and to passenger rail across the country. This year, Mr. Harris is concluding 7 years of service with Amtrak, a tenure which has been marked by dedication and success. Roger joined Amtrak in January 2019, following a decades-long career in commercial aviation. He excelled and, within 3 years, was promoted to president.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“President, during every minute of dialogue, our Commander in Chief should keep in mind that his guest is a brutal, unelected, and oppressive dictator who seeks to dominate his neighbors and whose massive military arsenal is aimed directly at the United States of America. I yield the floor.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“While the servers are switching from chardonnay to cabernet at the fancy state dinner, perhaps the President could turn to Xi's so-called reunification of China with Taiwan, his wish that Taiwan become a part of mainland China. In the strong Chinese leader's view of the future, should the freely elected Government of Taiwan expect the same treatment that the people of Hong Kong have experienced--the loss of their freedom that the world has seen over the past three decades since reunification with Hong Kong. I know the President intends to discuss trade and artificial intelligence with the Chinese leadership--and rightfully so. Perhaps some progress will be made. But, Mr.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“Lai been locked up? His crime was speaking freely in Hong Kong. I hope Mr. Trump will again ask for the release of the frail, elderly Mr. Lai and all those imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong and elsewhere. Perhaps over the salad course of the dinner, our President could ask Xi Jinping about the Chinese navy's harassment of Filipino fishermen and sailors and about China's abuse of its neighbors. Perhaps he could ask Mr. Xi why he invents military disputes and then resolves them by military force--or attempts to resolve them. Then I hope the President will inquire about Xi Jinping's interference in the internal affairs of nations around the world. Perhaps he could bring up Chinese exploitation of African countries and Latin American nations with debt-trap diplomacy and election meddling.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“But as guests converse over the meal, the President might inquire about the purposes of China's massive military buildup or about China's clear support for Iran. This summer, it was all over the press that China gave Iran satellite imagery intelligence, and that intelligence led to the death of American troops. So I would certainly suggest that the President try to get an answer to that. While President Trump and President Xi are talking, perhaps Mr. Trump could bring up the Uighur people. For nearly a decade, Xi Jinping has consigned more than a million Uighurs to concentration camps in China's Xinjiang region. I hope our President will take this visit as an opportunity to advocate for the Uighur people. The fact that they remain in prison by the millions is a grave injustice and a reminder of Xi Jinping's many human rights abuses.”
Senate22 September 2026Source ↗
“I ask for the yeas and nays.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“Jonathan Blanchard's selfless service to his town is a true testament to his character and is an example to the State. I join my fellow Mississippians in saluting Jonathan Blanchard for his swift action and selflessness in the face of disaster. ____________________”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, on the evening of May 6, 2026, Jonathan Blanchard heard tornado sirens blare through his hometown Bogue Chitto, MS. A volunteer firefighter accustomed to responding to emergencies, Blanchard gathered his family and found shelter. Once the storm passed, he set out to assess the damage. A walk that would typically take minutes turned into a 2-hour trek through uprooted trees and storm debris. When he arrived at his home, Blanchard found it had been virtually destroyed.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“I have made no secret of my complete disgust for the dictator Vladimir Putin and for his many war crimes against the Ukrainian people throughout this unprovoked conflict. If we have learned anything about the Russian despot Vladimir Putin over the course of this war, it is that the slaughter of civilians and even his own Russian troops give him no pause. His soulmates are the dead dictators of the previous century--Pol Pot, Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin. Vladimir Putin's name deserves to be stated among those disparate war criminals. He disregards human life, but he does prize the strength of his war machine. For this, Putin relies on his energy sales, and that is what we are getting to with this bill. This legislation will help curtail those energy sales. It will put maximum economic pressure on Vladimir Putin.”
Senate28 July 2026Source ↗
“And today, Ukraine is using long-range drone strikes to take the war to Russia. I hope to meet with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine soon. He regularly refers to these drone strikes as long-range sanctions. Let's give Ukraine even more sanctions, even more tools to fight back against the dictator Putin. This bill will be a moral achievement. It is a clear statement about the aggressor in Russia and the nation he is attacking. Ukraine targets facilities in Russia used to wage war. On the other hand, Vladimir Putin targets apartments, neighborhoods, churches, and corner stores. As Ukraine defends its homeland, Vladimir Putin callously sends the sons of Russia into bloodshed. He is not persuaded by appeals to human rights.”
Senate28 July 2026Source ↗
“Again, I say this could turn out to be Lindsey Graham's greatest legislative achievement. The Lindsey Graham sanctions bill will advance the cause of freedom, and it will combat Vladimir Putin's war machine. It will go after Vladimir Putin, his inner circle, and the shadow fleet they use to evade sanctions. It will hold accountable those who purchase the most Russian oil and gas. It will also take aim at China's investments in Russian weapons production. It will maintain sanctions pressure on Iran. These policies will save human lives. They will pave the way for even more impressive battlefield achievements by Ukraine. The Ukrainians have been resourceful from day one. For 4 years, the freedom fighters have managed to stand against a country four times the size of theirs.”
Senate28 July 2026Source ↗
“During the past few days, we have heard a number of stories about Lindsey Graham's many idiosyncrasies: his endless energy--he has been called the Energizer Bunny--his quotable jokes, his nonquotable quips, his one-of-a-kind personality. We also remembered his steadfast love for freedom and his intolerance for tyrants. The bill we will vote on in a few moments reflects those aspects of his personality. I have suggested that it is his greatest political achievement. It took a Senator like Lindsey Graham to bring this bill so far. In this environment, with these stakes, he brought together so many parties. It seems he did this almost through the sheer force of his will. I have seen that drive for 32 years since we came to Washington together as freshmen in 1994.”
Senate28 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, and now let me join with my colleagues from New Hampshire and Alabama in urging a strong ``yes'' vote on the motion to proceed to Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill. A number of us gathered today, as we have already heard, at the National Cathedral for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. And in a few moments, we will vote to advance a bill that Lindsey Graham made possible.”
Senate28 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, first, I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 454, H.R. 5334.”
Senate28 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.”
Senate22 July 2026Source ↗
“Gray, to be Vice Admiral. *Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Paul C. Spedero, Jr., to be Vice Admiral. *Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Brad J. Collins, to be Vice Admiral. *Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Marc J. Miguez, to be Vice Admiral. Navy nominations beginning with Capt. Patrick W. Finney and ending with Capt. Sara J. Taylor, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.”
Senate14 July 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Perdue nomination be waived.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“Experienced military professionals like General Keane applaud this. The President has been exceedingly patient, but he is correctly stating that there should be an end. It is time to treat Putin like the deceptive, cunning war criminal that he is. I yield the floor.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“Recently, 25 Republicans and 25 Democrats have introduced legislation that would introduce primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and against actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine, imposing real consequences on Putin if he continues refusing to engage in good-faith talks with Ukraine and the United States. And he has never engaged in any talks that were in good faith. Putin repeatedly bombs civilians. He has forged a trail of broken promises. He, and only he, chose--unprovoked--to start the largest land war in Europe since World War II. Putin, and only Putin, did that. Where in any of this has there been a showing of good faith? On Saturday, the President suggested that Putin ``has to be dealt with differently.'' I applaud this. My Senate colleagues applaud this.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“The real answer from Vladimir Putin will be no. Just this morning, the Russian Foreign Ministry published words straight from the mouth of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. In no uncertain terms, this high-ranking Russian official rejected President Trump's peace deal. So this is a pivotal week. I look forward to the President's decision. I would remind him and my fellow colleagues: Putin cannot be allowed to drag the United States along. The U.S. Senate is ready to back President Trump as he stands up to Putin, on a bipartisan basis; 50 Senators--25 Republicans and 25 Democrats--recently introduced a bill called the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025. Who says there is not bipartisanship in the Senate?”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“Worst of all, throughout these so-called peace talks, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly taken the lives of noncombatant civilians and pummeled residential neighborhoods with bombs. Every statement Mr. Putin makes should be viewed through that lens. President Trump is right. Too many people are dying, and that includes the Russian people who are also suffering. The Russian people do not deserve to live under a vicious, larcenous, trillionaire president-for-life like Vladimir Putin. So far, only one side has worked to end violence. This weekend, the Trump administration set a timeline for Vladimir Putin to choose peace, and I commend them for it. I commend Secretary of State Marco Rubio who said the President will decide soon whether Putin is interested in actually working toward a just end to the war. All signs indicate the answer will be no.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“The general noted that President Trump, understandably, seems to be running out of patience with Putin's intransigence. I know that many Members of this Chamber are running out of patience too. General Keane then asked a simple question: Which side has shown that it wants a peace deal? Both sides claim they want peace, but what is the evidence? And here is the truth: The truth is that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shown that he is interested in peace. He has negotiated at length with the administration. Ukraine and its President agreed to a 30-day cease-fire. Vladimir Putin rejected the idea. Instead, Putin initiated an agreement to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, and then he immediately violated that agreement. Mr. Putin did.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“Senator Kennedy of Louisiana said: [P]utin thinks that America has taken the bullet train to chump town. Chump town. The President is right, and Senator Kennedy of Louisiana is right. There is one man to blame for this war. If Vladimir Putin puts down his guns, there will be no more war. If Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine put down their guns, there will be no more Ukraine. That is the simple truth, and I appreciate the President expressing that forcefully. Then, today, GEN Jack Keane, a very respected observer and officer and official in the Institute for the Study of War, expressed essentially the same sentiments as Donald Trump expressed the day before yesterday and as Senator Kennedy expressed yesterday. On FOX News this morning, General Keane gave the President due credit for pursuing peace in Ukraine.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“With one hand, Vladimir Putin always makes a show of participating in peace talks. With the other, he has repeatedly bombed civilians--a clear war crime, a war crime--including just on Sunday of last week, Palm Sunday, when he bombed worshipers and children who were playing on a public playground. On Saturday, the day before yesterday, the President took Mr. Putin to task for this brutality, and I commend the President for doing that. The President said: There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days. It makes me think that maybe he doesn't want to stop the war-- he's just tapping me along--and has to be dealt with differently. Thank you, Mr. President, for saying that. One of the President's staunchest supporters in this body echoed that statement just yesterday.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, I come to the floor today to add my voice to the many who are commending President Trump as he works toward peace in Ukraine. The President recently gave the aggressor, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, every chance to put down his guns and end the killing. He has done that over and over, but our President is now showing that he will not wait on Mr. Putin forever. Every time Ukraine and the United States have extended the hand of peace, President Putin has responded with aggression.”
Senate28 April 2025Source ↗
“I ask for the yeas and nays.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“And I say, as I said on the floor a few days ago: If Vladimir Putin keeps a promise that he makes to the United States in this regard, it will be the first time he has ever kept his word on any treaty, on any cease-fire. That is who we are dealing with. We have to deal with him, but that is who he is. Vladimir Putin has shown us again who we are dealing with: a man willing to murder children in an attempt to pressure President Zelenskyy and President Trump. I stand with President Trump and President Zelenskyy in facing down this murderous dictator. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate7 April 2025Source ↗
“We must not allow Russia to waffle forever in negotiations. Vladimir Putin would prefer to. Maybe he thinks he can wait out the war forever. But let me tell you, Russia's economy and its industry show signs of cracking. A lot of the American people do not realize this, but the economy of Russia is crumbling. We must show resolve in the face of President Putin's growing weakness. We must not let him up off the mat, allowing him to shore up strength for another assault. President Trump and President Zelenskyy will work toward a deal that will be good for the entire free world--good for Ukraine and good for the United States, but for the entire free world. As they negotiate, we must all keep in mind exactly who their third negotiating partner is.”
Senate7 April 2025Source ↗
“Early last week, President Trump signaled that he was displeased with Putin's refusal to make a deal, as well he should have been. At last week's NATO summit, Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the point. He said: President Trump will not allow the Russian dictator to drag us on in endless negotiation. He said: We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not. I agree with President Trump on his assessment. I agree with Secretary of State Rubio on his statement. But as it turns out, it wasn't in a matter of weeks or months. Putin showed us in a matter of days. Putin launched his attack the day after Secretary Rubio's words. The message was clear. He is not interested in peace. He would like a phony deal that buys Russia time to rearm.”
Senate7 April 2025Source ↗
“The former Speaker said: Putin attacking Zelenskii's hometown and killing women and children is a deliberate insult to the United States and test of how much dishonesty[,] Brutality, and aggressiveness we will tolerate. He must be made [to] Pay for it. And, yes, it is a test of how much we are willing to tolerate, particularly in light of the discussions that were going on. The former Speaker is correct. Mr. Putin launched this attack on women and children in the middle of cease-fire negotiations. These aren't the acts of a leader who is interested in peace. The attack is an insult and a test, but it is also a test the United States must pass. We must not tolerate Vladimir Putin's dishonesty, brutality, and aggression. I believe the President of the United States, President Trump, shares the former Speaker's views.”
Senate7 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, I come to the floor today once again to make a simple point, and that is that the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has once again shown the world that he has no interest in peace. In Saudi Arabia, representatives of the United States and representatives of Ukraine are continuing to work in good faith toward a just end to the war in Ukraine. In the coming weeks, a Ukrainian delegation will travel to Washington, DC, for the same purpose. They will discuss with our leaders the future economic partnership between our nations, Ukraine and the United States. Both of our nations want to see an end to the war. Meanwhile, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin continues to show no real commitment to that goal.”
Senate7 April 2025Source ↗
“President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.”
Senate31 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following law clerks on Senator Capito's staff be granted floor privileges until April 4, 2025: Camryn Runyon, Megan Banke, and Harry Kazenoff.”
Senate31 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I have a little advice, really, of a parliamentary nature for the U.S. Senate. I hope it will be taken in the constructive spirit that it is intended. This week, the Senate is expected, once again, to vote on a budget resolution. It is among the most important actions we will take all year. Unfortunately, one unpleasant aspect of this process will be the so- called vote-arama. We just had one a few weeks ago. There is no specific mention of the vote-arama in the 1974 Congressional Budget Act.”
Senate31 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Whitaker nomination be waived.”
Senate31 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate31 March 2025Source ↗
“We need to see this Russian dictator and war criminal for what he is: a murderous dictator who hopes he can back us into a corner during the peace process and thus pursue another invasion. If Vladimir Putin lives up to a cease-fire or peace treaty with Ukraine, it will be the first time ever. Vladimir Putin has a long track record, and it is filled with lies, violence, and treachery. That is whom we are dealing with. We have to deal with him, but that is whom we are dealing with. Getting a deal with him will be a challenge. We must bear history in mind if we are to reach a settlement that benefits the free countries of the world. I yield the floor.”
Senate27 March 2025Source ↗
“I ask for the yeas and nays.”
Senate14 March 2025Source ↗
“Let me talk about an easy choice that the Senate will soon have to make, and that is the nomination of Mr. Stephen Feinberg, President Trump's choice to serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense. Here is the reason it is going to be an easy choice for us in just a few moments. He was reported from the Armed Services Committee by an 18-to-9 vote--a bipartisan overwhelming vote--and he will do a good job. The Secretary of Defense focuses on policy, on the overall policy. The Deputy Secretary of Defense--the position that Mr.”
Senate14 March 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 minutes prior to the scheduled rollcall votes.”
Senate14 March 2025Source ↗
“But we are at a point where there are delicate negotiations going on which might save lives, which might lead to peace--and lasting peace-- with a backstop by the United States and our allies in Europe. This is the Ecclesiastical time to be silent and let the negotiators do their work if they possibly can. For that reason, I object.”
Senate5 March 2025Source ↗