reserving the right to object, I would ask unanimous consent now that the Senator modify his request to include my amendment No. 2535, and I will speak to that briefly. The underlying bill includes billions of dollars for all manner of…
Richard Shelby
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Richard Shelby is a former United States Senator from Alabama, serving from January 3, 1987, until January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Shelby was known for his work on various committees, including Appropriations and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as military funding, economic development, and infrastructure improvements in Alabama.
Despite the challenges caused by the pandemic, our banking system overall has remained resilient, with strong capital and liquidity levels.
I call up amendment No. 2124 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Shelby], for Mr. Cotton…
I will just take a few minutes here. This is very important, that we get this supplemental passed. I want to first thank my colleague and the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Leahy, for the work he has done here, working…
If we fail to take inflation seriously, Mr. Chairman, I am concerned that our Nation could be faced with the same challenges of years ago.
I, along with others, believe that this could be the sign of things to come.
I think it is a given by this Committee on Appropriations, Defense to--not to shortchange the Navy, not to shortchange readiness, and also future weapons. And, if we do it, we do it at the peril of this Country; would we not?
this afternoon, I want to discuss my grave concerns with S. 1. Many have said that this political power grab is a solution in search of a problem. I agree with that. This bill contains, I believe, a number of alarming provisions that would…
I am concerned that we are sending the wrong message to both our allies and our adversaries.
I think this budget specifically starts doing that in very explicit ways with explicit programs.
The world is complex--is a complex and dangerous place, and we all know that you understand the magnitude of the challenges that we face from our near-peer adversaries, who seek to undermine the U.S.'s position as a world leader and…
The Department stated that it is prioritizing China as our number one pacing challenge.





