Richard Shelby: “Thank you, Chairman Dodd.”

the Ukraine, of course, is fighting hard to repel Putin's misguided, I think, and poorly-executed invasion.

We also need a strong Army to deter China and respond to provocations, Iran, North Korea, and radical extremist groups.

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

We have got to get our arms, one, around the inflation first, and then try to boost our defense capabilities in a dangerous world.