"We’re going to get everyone that we can possibly evacuate evacuated."
"We do not teach critical race theory. We don`t embrace critical race theory. And I think that`s a spurious conversation."
"The healthy--the health, welfare, and safety of our force is of utmost important to me."
"Yes, I would support a briefing by the Department to the congressional defense committees on the overall prioritization of forces in the annual GFMAP."
"Strengthening installation resilience to hazards associated with the effects of climate change ensures that the DOD can successfully execute critical missions."
"China presents the most significant threat, going forward."
"As I stated then, this is a leadership issue--and we will lead."
"the Department faces a growing climate crisis that is impacting our missions, plans, and capabilities and must be met by ambitious, immediate action."
"Well, I won't give you a yes or no answer on that, Senator, because it deserves more than a yes or no. The military, like any organization, will have its challenges, but I do not believe it is a funda..."
"No, I do not believe that. And that is -- that is why we have diversity, equity, and inclusion focused in the military."
"For the loved ones of those who have fallen, let me simply say, we know the depth of your sacrifice, but we can never truly know the depth of your loss. What we can do is honor the memory of those who..."