Richard Shelby actually said...

With inflation at the highest levels we've seen in 40 years, the request represents a cut from the 2022 level.

As you know, the whole Defense request looks ludicrous to probably the majority of the House and the Senate.

the Ukraine, of course, is fighting hard to repel Putin's misguided, I think, and poorly-executed invasion.

We also need a strong Army to deter China and respond to provocations, Iran, North Korea, and radical extremist groups.