Lloyd Austin: “The supplementals that you provided us to this point have been very helpful in going after the kinds of things that you…”

We had to make some tough but responsible choices, and we prioritized near-term readiness.

This is about the rules-based international order.

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.

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.