On the recordMay 16, 2022
A complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.
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congress.govA complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.
Shelby emphasizes the need for serious commitment to national defense in a changing security landscape.
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