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
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
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 More 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
We can expect that the Ukrainians will continue to move forward and attempt to take back all of the territory within their… — Lloyd Austin Back 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
An all-out war between Lebanese, Hezbollah and Israel would be devastating for both Lebanon and Israel. — Lloyd Austin Between 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
We fight to defend human rights, human dignity, human liberty. — Lloyd Austin Dignity 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 Finest 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
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
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
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
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 Back Copy Share Image
Alliances are not a burden; they are a benefit to both our individual and our collective security. — Lloyd Austin Burden Copy Share Image
I will uphold the principle of civilian control of the military as intended. — Lloyd Austin Control Copy Share Image
We won't be deterred by dangerous operational behavior at sea or in international airspace. — Lloyd Austin Behavior Copy Share Image
We are committed to the denuclearization of North Korea, reducing the broader threat the D.P.R.K. poses to the United States and our… — Lloyd Austin Continue Copy Share Image
We don't seek a contentious relationship with China. Our relationship is one of competition. — Lloyd Austin China 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
