Lloyd Austin

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

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

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

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

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

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

I think it's critical, Senator. Thanks for bringing this topic up.

I think we have to a whole of government approach to fighting misinformation that involves making sure that your commanders have the ability to be nimble in fighting back against narratives that are endangering our Nation's security.

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.

I look forward to working with all of you so that we can continue to defend our democracy and support the forces of freedom in this hour of challenge.

this will affect the livelihood of our troops and our civilians

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.

It would be tragic if that kind of talent began to vote with their feet and because of the unpredictability leave our service and go do something else.

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

The best way that the Congress can support us in our efforts to execute our strategy is an on-time appropriations.

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

That's right, Senator.

You lose time, Chairman, under CRs and you can't--no amount of money can buy back time.

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

Lloyd Austin has already called for yet another review of what kinds of people have access to this and why.

American aircraft would continue to operate wherever international law allows.

Certainly, it is troubling to see that. Putin attacked his neighbor in an unprecedented way, and seeks to change the border and access his neighbor's property or sovereign territory.

I do not support putting our national security at risk.

Our support for Ukraine's self-defense is an investment in our own security and prosperity.