Richard Shelby: “TARP has been marred by lack of initial planning and ad hoc implementation and a flawed premise.”

I am concerned about this--what this communicates to both our allies and our adversaries.

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

I'm also concerned that inflation will reduce the Army's buying power.

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