Lloyd Austin: “The best way that the Congress can support us in our efforts to execute our strategy is an on-time appropriations.”

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

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

I have no intent to be a lobbyist.