Richard Shelby: “It was the worst that we've experienced in my lifetime, and probably in most people's lifetime in the whole South.”

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

We have got to get our arms, one, around the inflation first, and then try to boost our defense capabilities in a dangerous world.

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.

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