Lloyd Austin

I have no intent to be a lobbyist.

If I’m privileged enough to be confirmed, I can pledge to you that I’ll be mindful, not only of the legal requirements that govern my conduct but also of the appearances to ensure that the public has no reason to question my impartiality.

Was a unique demonstration of the United States' ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened or fortified.

This decision to supply these mines was essentially a reflection of a change in tactics by the Russians.

The United States had no part to play in that crash, and so - and that's a fact plain and simple.

What the Iranians learned, I'm not really sure, but what they should learn is that, first of all, their systems don't work as advertised.

I do believe that Hamas has to be defeated, yes.

Hezbollah is a terrorist organization.

I support the President's----

We owe it to the members of the community to ensure that we do in fact do this.

We are asking you for 4.5 percent pay raise in this budget request

If we don't fund State and others to the right level, then we are going to need more bullets because they do great and important work to move things towards greater stability and security in all regions of the world.

Our commitment to Israel's security is ironclad.

We are in a global struggle between democracy and autocracy, and our security relies on American strength of purpose.

The price of U.S. leadership is real, but it is far lower than the price of U.S. abdication.

I do believe that Hamas has to be defeated, yes.

Hezbollah is a terrorist organization.

I support the President's----

We owe it to the members of the community to ensure that we do in fact do this.

In 2023 we asked you for a 4.6 percent pay raise, and you supported us on that.

We are asking you for 4.5 percent pay raise in this budget request

In the fiscal year 2024 budget we asked you for a 5.2 percent pay raise, and that is the largest pay raise in 20 years.

If we don't fund State and others to the right level, then we are going to need more bullets because they do great and important work to move things towards greater stability and security in all regions of the world.

Our commitment to Israel's security is ironclad.