Richard Shelby actually said...

the numbers at the southern border were merely a seasonal surge, but the numbers have only continued to get worse.

And let's not forget China as it continues to build military capability and capacity at an unprecedented pace.

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

Iran continues its own pursuit of a nuclear weapon, while also arming radical militia groups across the Middle East.