Richard Shelby: “But it is about our competitiveness.”

A lot of people, including this Senator, believe that the request is not enough considering the problems in the world.

A complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.

We have got to get our arms, one, around the inflation first, and then try to boost our defense capabilities in a dangerous world.