Richard Shelby: “These exercises reassure our allies and contribute to the deterrence of Russia by demonstrating U.S. commitment to NATO.”

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.

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

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.

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