Richard Shelby: “We know we have some difficult issues and difficult days ahead.”

I am concerned about this--what this communicates to both our allies and our adversaries.

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.

A complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.