Richard Shelby: “What elements of the Geithner plan can be implemented immediately.”

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.

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

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

A lot of people, including this Senator, believe that the request is not enough considering the problems in the world.