Richard Shelby: “If we do not do this, where are the jobs going to come from in the future?”

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

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

The Department of Navy has played and will continue to play a critical role in the defense of our Nation.

I am concerned about this--what this communicates to both our allies and our adversaries.