Richard Shelby: “I think it's critical that Inspectors General have that ability to make the decision for themselves, and legislation…”

The Department of Navy has played and will continue to play a critical role in the defense of our Nation.

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

I am deeply concerned, however, that the administration's failure to direct the appropriate resources to the crisis at the southern border has resulted in shifting the burden to the Guard.

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