Richard Shelby: “Secretary, lastly, for this round, if the Japanese economy is sputtering along, the German economy is in recession, and…”

At the same time, North Korea is testing missiles reportedly capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

I remain concerned that the Air Force budget request is insufficient considering the needed modernization across the inventory with a rapidly evolving threat.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The senior Senator from Alabama.

I am deeply concerned, however, that the administration's failure to direct the appropriate resources to the crisis at the southern border has resulted in shifting the burden to the Guard.