Richard Shelby: “I share your outlook on that, Senator, and I have talked repeatedly to community bank groups and credit union groups.”

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.

I remain concerned that the Air Force budget request is insufficient considering the needed modernization across the inventory with a rapidly evolving threat.

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

Deterrence requires spending our limited resources on both offensive and defensive weapons.