Lloyd Austin: “Our support for Ukraine's self-defense is an investment in our own security and prosperity.”

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

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.

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

I have no intent to be a lobbyist.