Lloyd Austin: “In 2023 we asked you for a 4.6 percent pay raise, and you supported us on that.”

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.

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

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.

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