Richard Shelby actually said...

"In a fiscal environment with 8.5 percent inflation, the Department's budget request equates to a cut to our national defense at a time of unprecedented security risks."

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

"At the same time, North Korea is testing missiles reportedly capable of carrying nuclear warheads."

"a lot of untrained men in this circumstance might be called into training and exercises that they aren't prepared for"