Richard Shelby actually said...

"We all hope that there are going to be some diplomatic breakthroughs dealing with Korea, North Korea, and so forth, but if there's not, does the Navy and the Marines stand in readiness to do whatever ..."

"I think it's very important for us not to sell things or help other companies, foreign companies, control things that we deem are important to our national security."

"We can play a significant role here through your leadership and trying to get away from the CR nonsense and getting back to regular work."

"the 2-year budget deal for the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 provides additional appropriations for the Department of Defense and of course, the Navy."