Richard Shelby: “I commend you, Mr. Secretary, for proposing a budget that does not impose any new user fees.”

Russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine has made some of the Army's capabilities into household names, like the Javelin, the Stinger, and so forth.

I'm concerned that replenishment of weapons stocks--particularly Javelins and Stinger missiles--is happening too slowly.

I call up my amendment No. 5418 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Shelby] proposes an amendment numbered 5418 to…

I'm also concerned that inflation will reduce the Army's buying power.