Richard Shelby: “A true commitment of resources, coupled with strong oversight, is required for these efforts to stay on schedule and on…”

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.

Because the administration has refused to fund the construction of a comprehensive barrier along the border, it has been compelled to send the National Guard to deal with the consequences.

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

I remain concerned that the Air Force budget request is insufficient considering the needed modernization across the inventory with a rapidly evolving threat.