Lloyd Austin: “Delaying the supplemental sends a terrible signal to our allies and partners.”

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.

passing this supplemental is absolutely critical, and our request is that we pass it as quickly as possible.

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

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