Richard Shelby: “I do not know of any--bank or financial institution that has been well capitalized, first; second, well managed and well…”

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

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

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

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