Lloyd Austin

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.

That's right, Senator.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

The President was briefed, he was asked for military options. He was advised by top military officials, including Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to not shoot it down.

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

We won't get ahead of the investigation. But, you know, our information supports what President Duda said earlier in his preliminary assessment. It was that this was most likely -- most likely a result of Ukrainian air defense missile, but…

Make no mistake, we will ensure that the Department of Defense has the resources it needs to protect our country.

The President has us laser-focused on, and the national security establishment is monitoring it very, very closely.

We will defend every inch of NATO.

The sharing of intelligence was a key element in getting us to where we are right now.

It was his decision to move forward and make sure that we shared as much information as possible.

What we did in terms of sharing intelligence with our allies and partners was very, very helpful to demonstrate that we wanted to be transparent.

I am grateful to the House for passing the Ukraine supplemental request on May 10, 2022.