The statement is a direct quotation attributed to Senator Roger Wicker, but without access to the original source or full context, it cannot be independently verified whether he actually said these words. As a quote, its truthfulness depends on accurate attribution and context, which are not fully confirmable from the given information.

The statement attributes a quote to Senator Roger Wicker on May 3, 2026, a date in the future relative to current knowledge; no verifiable record exists of him making that statement on that date, so the claim cannot be confirmed as true.

The quoted passage matches the language used by Senator Roger Wicker in the cited article, reflecting his comment that converting investment into the needed conventional deterrence capability will take time.

The statement accurately reflects the general principle that developing military capabilities requires time, which is consistent with established understanding of military force development processes.