Jim Inhofe: “Any decrease in funding to such an efficient and closely managed force is certain to have an effect on our readiness.”

Nothing is being done. I came to this meeting because it is apparently the White House that is stopping this or delaying this.

I am concerned that the Department of Transportation may not award or may unfairly limit future grant funding to eligible projects simply because those projects do not meet the Administration's overarching policy goals.

I think it needs to be said over and over again by knowledgeable people, such as we have here today, on this overspending, overregulation, the damage that is being done.

As I reflect on my 28 years serving in the U.S. Senate, I am reminded of the lessons I learned from my former colleagues and friends who have served beside me in the Senate. I had the privilege of serving with many great titans for a…