When you're the president of the United States, you have got a lot of things on your plate. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
I recognize that being a member of the president's cabinet requires a different perspective and unique responsibilities from a career in uniform. — Lloyd Austin Career Copy Share Image
An all-out war between Lebanese, Hezbollah and Israel would be devastating for both Lebanon and Israel. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
Protecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza is both a moral duty and a strategic imperative. — Lloyd Austin Civilians Copy Share Image
Attacks by extremist settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank must stop. And those committing the violence must be held accountable. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
You know, we want to lead with diplomacy in every case, but if deterrence falls and you must fight, you fight to… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
I'm enormously proud of what we've accomplished together, and I'm very grateful for the Republic of Korea's partnership. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
Sergeant First Class 'Fox' Ballard took me in and taught me the way of the world. So I owe him and many… — Lloyd Austin First class Copy Share Image
In war and in peace, I implemented the policies of civilians elected and appointed over me, leaders like Secretary Panetta. And I… — Lloyd Austin Different perspective Copy Share Image
You see, the B-21 is an extraordinary display of combat power - and a major advance for American deterrence. And making this… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
Galloping advances in technology mean important changes in the work we do to keep the United States secure not just through air,… — Lloyd Austin Change Copy Share Image
I can remember going to a bus station with my mother and looking at the restrooms that were male, female, and colored.… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
What we need is the right mix of technology, operational concepts and capabilities - all woven together in a networked way that… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
Governments around the world have rushed to provide Ukraine's troops with the support that they need to defend their country and their… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
I am a firm believer that the United States is strongest when it works as part of a team. Our alliances and… — Lloyd Austin Alliances Copy Share Image
The job of the Department of Defense is to keep America safe from our enemies. But we can't do that if some… — Lloyd Austin America Copy Share Image
As long as Ukraine continues to conduct operations and continues to work to take back its sovereign territory, we'll be there with… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
In accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act, you know, we're committed to helping Taiwan develop the capability to defend itself. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
Alliances are not a burden; they are a benefit to both our individual and our collective security. — Lloyd Austin Alliances Copy Share Image
We've been clear from the very beginning that that we're going to support Israel in its efforts to defend itself. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
We don't seek a contentious relationship with China. Our relationship is one of competition. — Lloyd Austin China Copy Share Image
We're working hand and hand with our allies and partners to strengthen a rules-based international order that advances a cause of human… — Lloyd Austin Allies Copy Share Image
I would tell you that, you know, our women are the finest troops in the world. Quite frankly, some of the finest… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
You know, I spent much of my military career tackling tough issues and formidable adversaries in challenging parts of the world. — Lloyd Austin Career Copy Share Image
One of the things that we learned is that you have to really think through next steps. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
We will stand together to defend the rules-based international order that strengthens - strengthens our common security. — Lloyd Austin Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
I learned a thing or two about urban warfare from my time fighting in Iraq. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
It's my personality. I don't make excuses for that. But I don't think being a private person is necessarily a bad thing. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
There are no checks on Mr. Putin. Just as he made the irresponsible decision to invade Ukraine, you know, he could make… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
I think any time you construct, you know, plan an operation, you have to account for civilians that are part of that… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
Russia's invasion has taken a terrible toll on Ukrainian lives, including brave soldiers and far too many innocent civilians. — Lloyd Austin Brave Copy Share Image
The cornerstone of America's defense is deterrence, ensuring that our adversaries understand the folly of outright conflict. — Lloyd Austin America Copy Share Image
I would just say that any threat of the use of a nuclear weapon, any rhetoric concerning a use of a nuclear… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
America's values call us to stand by a peaceful democracy fighting for its life. — Lloyd Austin Democracy Copy Share Image
Our greatest asset as a nation is the extraordinary men and women who have volunteered to keep us all safe and their… — Lloyd Austin Family Copy Share Image
Operation New Dawn marks the next phase of an enduring relationship between Iraq and the United States of America. — Lloyd Austin America Copy Share Image
Hamas, at the end of the day, Israel wants Hamas to be gone from - from Gaza. — Lloyd Austin Day Copy Share Image
I will uphold the principle of civilian control of the military as intended. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
We want to see Russia weakened to the degree that it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
When a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council tries to deny self-rule to more than 40 million people, the whole world… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
