Richard Shelby: “Because, in a sense, if you reduce the service it will reduce your efficiency, will it not?”

I rise today for the last time here to address my colleagues on the floor. After nearly 100 years of combined service between myself and the chairman, I think that we understand the Senate a little bit. This bill, we know what it is--we…

At the same time, North Korea is testing missiles reportedly capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

I'm also concerned that inflation will reduce the Army's buying power.

We also need a strong Army to deter China and respond to provocations, Iran, North Korea, and radical extremist groups.