Senator, you tell us that one of our biggest threats, greatest enemies, is Russia. Turns out, we read recently, that Russia spends about $80 billion a year on its military budget--$80 billion. Senator, aren't you increasing the Department of Defense budget by that amount this year and maybe again next year? So, let me get this straight. We're spending $600-$700 billion dollars against an enemy that's spending $80 billion. Why is this even a contest?
Shelby questions the defense budget compared to Russia's military spending.
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At the same time, North Korea is testing missiles reportedly capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
I'm concerned, and I think I'm joined by a lot of others in the Senate and the House, about the impact inflation is having on the Army and the Navy and everything else.
In a fiscal environment with 8.5 percent inflation, the Department's budget request equates to a cut to our national defense at a time of unprecedented security risks.
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