Richard Shelby: “I don't believe that the Congress should try to fool the American people.”

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

Iran continues its own pursuit of a nuclear weapon, while also arming radical militia groups across the Middle East.

And let's not forget China as it continues to build military capability and capacity at an unprecedented pace.

I, along with many others, want to thank Senator Pat Leahy for a remarkable 48 years of service here in the Senate. As chairman of the Appropriations, Judiciary, and Agriculture Committees and President pro tempore of the Senate, I believe…