Richard Shelby: “You brought up several things that I think are very relevant and very interesting.”

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

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

Deterrence requires spending our limited resources on both offensive and defensive weapons.