Richard Shelby said...

The budget that we are discussing today, does just that, proposing what is, effectively, a cut in defense spending for 2...

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

I'm concerned that replenishment of weapons stocks--particularly Javelins and Stinger missiles--is happening too slowly.

With inflation at the highest levels we've seen in 40 years, the request represents a cut from the 2022 level.