Richard Shelby: “I now ask for the regular order with respect to Sarbanes amendment No. 1662. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is now…”

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

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

Iran continues its own pursuit of a nuclear weapon, while also arming radical militia groups across the Middle East.

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