Now, you asked another question, and that is as it relates to the New Starts program and whether we should be expanding the footprint of these agencies when we know they are not adequately investing in their current footprint.
Shelby raises concerns about expanding agencies that aren't maintaining current infrastructure.
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A lot of people, including this Senator, believe that the request is not enough considering the problems in the world.
In a fiscal environment with 8.5 percent inflation, the Department's budget request equates to a cut to our national defense at a time of unprecedented security risks.
As you know, the whole Defense request looks ludicrous to probably the majority of the House and the Senate.
We have got to get our arms, one, around the inflation first, and then try to boost our defense capabilities in a dangerous world.
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