Richard Shelby actually said...

"If we fail to take inflation seriously, Mr. Chairman, I am concerned that our Nation could be faced with the same challenges of years ago."

"I, along with others, believe that this could be the sign of things to come."

"I think it is a given by this Committee on Appropriations, Defense to--not to shortchange the Navy, not to shortchange readiness, and also future weapons. And, if we do it, we do it at the peril of th..."

"I am concerned that we are sending the wrong message to both our allies and our adversaries."