Lloyd Austin: “To fully reconstitute our units, soldier, and their families must be given the time and resources they need to…”

I have no intent to be a lobbyist.

Was a unique demonstration of the United States' ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened or fortified.

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.

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