Richard Shelby: “I just want to get into the Earned Income Tax Credit for just a minute.”

The Department of Navy has played and will continue to play a critical role in the defense of our Nation.

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

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

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