Richard Shelby: “I really want to thank you again, you and Senator Mikulski, for the leadership you have displayed with this…”

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.

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

A lot of people, including this Senator, believe that the request is not enough considering the problems in the world.

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