Richard Shelby actually said...

"the Chinese navy is the fastest growing navy in the world today."

"members of this group--that's your group--are concerned that the U.S. defense policy is sacrificing future security for near-term readiness."

"You speak well for the Sergeants Association. There are a lot of you, but you had a distinguished military record yourself."

"I believe this subcommittee has a good record of support for our military through the appropriation, and their families, which we think are very important to the wellbeing and the readiness of our sol..."