Lloyd Austin: “My assessment, and again, I'll continue to refine this assessment, if confirmed, as I go in, is that we absolutely have…”

This decision to supply these mines was essentially a reflection of a change in tactics by the Russians.

I have no intent to be a lobbyist.

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.

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