Richard Shelby: “I want to know why Goddard was cut $300 million.”

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

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

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

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