Lloyd Austin: “Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people, and we mourn the loss of Palestinian lives.”

we are asking you for 4.5 percent pay raise in this budget request

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.

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