Lloyd Austin: “I think a zero option would be very problematic for the country of Afghanistan.”

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

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

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

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.