Richard Shelby: “I am hopeful that this budget provides not only the resources necessary for the Department but ensures that there is a…”

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

Because the administration has refused to fund the construction of a comprehensive barrier along the border, it has been compelled to send the National Guard to deal with the consequences.

Deterrence requires spending our limited resources on both offensive and defensive weapons.

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