U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following the confirmation of James Mazol as Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
“I can think of no one better than James Mazol to assume these responsibilities. He has the knowledge, experience, and vision to advance the horizons of America’s defense technology. I was privileged to benefit from Mr. Mazol’s service on both my Commerce and Armed Services committee staffs, as well as in my personal office. His work ethic, brilliance, and integrity always stood out. The United States is safer with James Mazol in the role of Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. James has a sharp understanding of the threat environment the United States faces, particularly as it pertains to China’s advancements in critical technology areas. I look forward to partnering with him and his office to meet America’s defense needs.”
Senator Wicker currently serves as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and represents Mississippi in the U.S. Senate (https://www.wicker.senate.gov/). He is a Republican senator who entered the Senate in December 2007 after serving in the U.S. House (https://www.wicker.senate.gov/).
Wicker has also been involved in advancing U.S. naval capabilities through legislation such as authoring the SHIPS Act (https://www.wicker.senate.gov/), and he co-founded the Senate Malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease Caucus to support global health initiatives (https://www.wicker.senate.gov/). In addition, he sits on the Congressional Board of Visitors for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (https://www.wicker.senate.gov/) and has been recognized by organizations like the National Association of Manufacturers for his policy work (https://www.wicker.senate.gov/).
The full text of Senator Wicker’s opening statement during James Mazol’s confirmation hearing is available online.