Richard Shelby: “I must tell you that I am disappointed in what I am hearing about the transit reauthorization.”

We have got to get our arms, one, around the inflation first, and then try to boost our defense capabilities in a dangerous world.

And let's not forget China as it continues to build military capability and capacity at an unprecedented pace.

I'm concerned, and I think I'm joined by a lot of others in the Senate and the House, about the impact inflation is having on the Army and the Navy and everything else.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The senior Senator from Alabama.