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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.

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Jun 11, 2013

Cybersecurity is an immediate priority, but the framework envisioned in the Executive order will take time to develop and probably even longer to implement.

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Jun 5, 2013

the Job Corps program is experiencing its second year of budget shortfalls and has gone through three enrollment freezes in the past 2 years.

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May 21, 2013

But basically, if we look at our fighting forces now and in the future, we can't afford, can we, as a Nation to short-change our training, our future officers, enlisted people, equipment, anything, can we, General?

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May 21, 2013

Justice delayed is oftentimes justice denied.

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May 21, 2013

It is my understanding that the Army now has a requirement to procure Double V-Hull Strykers for a third brigade combat team.

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May 15, 2013

Thank you, Madam Chairman, for your indulgence.

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May 15, 2013

To remain effective, it is imperative that the Bureau have the inherent capability to retool and refocus to address nascent threats.

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May 15, 2013

But we still have to continue to work on sharing of information with our law enforcement people, don't we?

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May 15, 2013

But the more you can work, fuse, and share, the safer we're going to be; aren't we?

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May 15, 2013

I hope that you will be as forthcoming as is possible in addressing the issue here today.

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May 15, 2013

This budget request before us fails to prioritize funding for the terrorist explosive device, we call it TEDAC.

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