Lloyd Austin: “We can continue to defend our democracy and support the forces of freedom in this hour of challenge.”

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

Hezbollah is a terrorist organization.

We owe it to the members of the community to ensure that we do in fact do this.

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.