Lloyd Austin

We are asking for some $30 billion to invest in munitions.

Not only China, but we will see other bad actors around the world try to do the same.

Not only China, but we will see other bad actors around the world try to do the same.

We need to greatly enhance our ability to conduct war directly against China including pre-positioning tons of material, armaments, weapons, so forth.

DOD and DHS have overlapping equities, and we continuously collaborate, and share information in order to be able to better protect our information domestically.

Here in Alaska, we are where the Indo-Pacific Nation and us, as an Arctic nation, intersect, these two critical regions intersect.

The best way that Congress can ensure our strategic advantage is with an on-time appropriation that supports the President's budget request.

no amount of money can make up for lost time, and as you have said Chair Murray, PRC is not waiting.

Beijing has increased its bullying and provocations in the Indo-Pacific.

My mandate is to make sure that we continue to deter China on a daily basis.

We must use all the tools of American power.

The PRC is our only competitor with both the intent and, increasingly, the capacity to reshape the international system.

The PRC is becoming our only global competitor with both the power and the intent to reshape the international system to suit its authoritarian preferences.

Again, our women do incredible work for us, Senator, and we are all very proud of them.

we can continue to defend our democracy and support the forces of freedom in this hour of challenge.

Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.

the single most effective way that this committee can support the department and our outstanding troops is with an on-time full year appropriation.

this will affect the livelihood of our troops and our civilians

I think it's critical that people be assured that if they join the force they will continue to have access to reproductive healthcare.

Mental health is health, period, and I think we have to continue to maintain that outlook towards taking care of our troops.

It's critical, Senator. These are partners that have--we have a long history with.

the single most effective way that this committee can support the department and our outstanding troops is with an on-time full year appropriation.

Mental health is health, period, and I think we have to continue to maintain that outlook towards taking care of our troops.

Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.

Well, certainly it would impact our reputation worldwide. You know, we are known for being very dependable, paying our bills on time, and a source of stability globally.