We can never forget to be grateful for those who have gone before us and sacrificed so much. — Lloyd Austin Forget 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 Done Copy Share Image
I have personally pushed Israeli leaders to avoid civilian casualties, and to shun irresponsible rhetoric, and to prevent violence by settlers in… — Lloyd Austin Avoid Copy Share Image
I have spent 41 years in uniform, three long tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan, and everywhere I went on a battlefield,… — Lloyd Austin Afghanistan Copy Share Image
The nature of warfare is changing; it spans an unprecedented theater that stretches from the heavens to cyberspace and far into the… — Lloyd Austin Changing 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
What we want to make sure happens going forward is that I am not the last African-American secretary of defense, that we… — Lloyd Austin Create Copy Share Image
Our work to secure a more peaceful and prosperous future requires leadership and bold action. It demands an ironclad commitment to ourselves… — Lloyd Austin Commitment Copy Share Image
Back in those disco days of 1975, we were surrounded by bell bottoms and big hair and wide collars. And I can… — Lloyd Austin Bell Copy Share Image
Nations of goodwill have seen through Russia's sham attempt to annex Ukrainian lands. Countries around the globe have rejected Putin's grim vision… — Lloyd Austin Europe Copy Share Image
I've been in that 'can't fail' position a lot. The first African American to be the vice chief of the Army; the… — Lloyd Austin African american Copy Share Image
Over the years, the United States and our N.A.T.O. allies adapted to an ever-changing strategic landscape, and we sacrificed much to fulfill… — Lloyd Austin Allies Copy Share Image
We have serious commitments around the world. And people depend on us. So, we can't afford actions and behavior that are at… — Lloyd Austin Around the world 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… — Lloyd Austin Coalition Copy Share Image
Every grenade that we take out of our inventory, that's got to be replaced by something else. Either that type of munition… — Lloyd Austin America Copy Share Image
We remain committed to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. — Lloyd Austin Free Copy Share Image
Our resolve to support Ukraine's defenders extends through all seasons. — Lloyd Austin Our Copy Share Image
We're a diverse nation, and we're going to remain a diverse nation. — Lloyd Austin Diverse Copy Share Image
We fight to defend human rights, human dignity, human liberty. — Lloyd Austin Dignity Copy Share Image
When the largest military in Europe becomes a force of aggression, the whole continent feels the shock. — Lloyd Austin Aggression Copy Share Image
We also owe our people a working environment free of discrimination, hate, and harassment. — Lloyd Austin Discrimination Copy Share Image
We maintain the right to defend ourselves, and we won't hesitate to take the appropriate action. — Lloyd Austin Action Copy Share Image
We'll continue to stand by our allies and partners as they uphold their rights. — Lloyd Austin Allies Copy Share Image
An all-out war between Lebanese, Hezbollah and Israel would be devastating for both Lebanon and Israel. — Lloyd Austin Between 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
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 accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act, you know, we're committed to helping Taiwan develop the capability to defend itself. — Lloyd Austin Act Copy Share Image
We will maintain our vigorous and responsible presence across the Indo-Pacific. And we'll continue to work to ensure that no one country… — Lloyd Austin Control Copy Share Image
Throughout my career, I've also been incredibly fortunate to benefit from the support and mentorship of exceptional leaders, like General Colin Powell,… — Lloyd Austin Career Copy Share Image
As we continue to sail the international seas and fly the international skies, we want to make sure that everyone is doing… — Lloyd Austin Continue 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 American 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 Bus 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 Pause 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… — Lloyd Austin Around Copy Share Image
The lesson is not that you can win in urban warfare by protecting civilians. The lesson is that you can only win… — Lloyd Austin Civilians Copy Share Image
I think the Ukrainians have amazed the world in terms of their ability to fight back, their ability to exercise initiative, their… — Lloyd Austin Community Copy Share Image
