Richard Shelby: “If they have the authority, then it is a question of do they have the will to use their authority. Is that right?”

A complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.

today I come to the Senate floor for what will probably be one of my last times--perhaps not my last time but close. I want to start off by thanking the people of Alabama, my home State. They have put their trust in me for more than 50…

I rise today for the last time here to address my colleagues on the floor. After nearly 100 years of combined service between myself and the chairman, I think that we understand the Senate a little bit. This bill, we know what it is--we…

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