Richard Shelby: “If you had more money it wouldn't hurt anything, would it?”

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.

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

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.