The safety and security of our democracy demands competent civilian control of our armed forces, the subordination of military power to the civil. I spent my entire life committed to that principle. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
I will uphold the principle of civilian control of the military as intended. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
Iraq's enemies will continue to seek opportunities to pursue their objectives, but make no mistake: Our military forces here, and those of the Iraqi… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
Galloping advances in technology mean important changes in the work we do to keep the United States secure not just through air, land and… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
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
You know, for decades, U.S. and R.O.K. service members have fought side-by-side to defend the ideals of freedom. This alliance is founded on that… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
We are a global power. We have interests all around the globe, and we're going to need to continue to do what's necessary to… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
Governments around the world have rushed to provide Ukraine's troops with the support that they need to defend their country and their citizens. That… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
Like Hamas, ISIS was deeply embedded in urban areas. And the international coalition against ISIS worked hard to protect civilians and create humanitarian corridors. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
I think any time you construct, you know, plan an operation, you have to account for civilians that are part of that landscape. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
We can never forget to be grateful for those who have gone before us and sacrificed so much. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
We plan for all contingencies, and we'll be ready for it, for any contingencies. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
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
The safety and security of our democracy demands competent civilian control of our armed forces, the subordination of military power to the civil. I… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
When you're the president of the United States, you have got a lot of things on your plate. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share
