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
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
The U.S. military is here to fight and win our nation's wars. And we will always work to deter conflict whenever we… — Lloyd Austin Conflict 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
I intend to surround myself with and empower experienced, capable civilian leaders who will enable healthy civil-military relations, grounded in meaningful oversight. — Lloyd Austin 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 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
I've had a front row seat... at the greatest stage in our history in terms of, you know, being able to watch… — Lloyd Austin Action 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 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
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
Back in those disco days of 1975, we were surrounded by bell bottoms and big hair and wide collars. And I can… — Lloyd Austin 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
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
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… — Lloyd Austin Alliance 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 Copy Share Image
