You know, we want to lead with diplomacy in every case, but if deterrence falls and you must fight, you fight to win. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
The U.S. military is here to fight and win our nation's wars. And we will always work to deter conflict whenever we can. But if we are forced to defend ourselves, we will win - and we will win beyond… — 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 Image
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 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
The United States remains fully committed to the defense of the R.O.K. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
We can never forget to be grateful for those who have gone before us and sacrificed so much. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
We plan for all contingencies, and we'll be ready for it, for any contingencies. — 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
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 Image
When you're the president of the United States, you have got a lot of things on your plate. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
