Biden's Defense Secretary Nominee Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin Delivers Remarks | MSNBC

President-elect Biden's nominee for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin delivered remarks on his hopes to serve in the position and emphasized that "America is strongest when it works with its allies." Aired on 12/09/2020.

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[samderrickson]

I had the honor to meet Gen Austin in 2003 when I was in Iraq. Great Man and great Leader.

[freaktemple]

Inspiring speech, he seems a very decent guy

[RAconsciousness]

I feel confident that everyone will know exactly what Gen Austin means when he says it. I think we're in good hands with him.

[jebidyah]

Holy Moly, is this what humility, competence, and service to country sounds like?! Gosh what a breathe of fresh air!

[mariettaguest]

What a tone of voice.
This man is a military commander. Good luck,
Sir

[Idahtv]

That voice is everything i must add and the maturity of the man wow

[carwana]

...and that my friends is what "adulting" looks like....

[jadecostello]

Wow to hear an intelligent, articulate speaker again.

[jennapitts]

I feel like crying!   A man speaking with eloquence, grace, intelligence and passion!

[ellenjoy]

I know it is minor but any man who has been married to the same woman for many years and still calls her his bride.... comes across as a decent sort of guy.

[elizabethagnese]

INTEGRITY ALIGNMENT MAKES SUCH A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL OF HUMANITY UNITY. THANK YOU, FOR YOUR DEEP WISOM ELOQUENCE, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD AUSTIN.

[vnmtwcb]

You know what? Just his voice would drive the enemies away. Just saying

[Mikeymike]

He sounds like he isn't tolerating any BS!

[kdaxir]

I don't think he even needs a microphone.

[joemanly]

Let's trust and support our new president! He is going to have enough problems with the mess Trump left.

[chef]

This man gives off some strong vibes as
"Someone want to attack the United States, they gotta go through ME and I pity the fool!"

[elizabethagnese]

TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IS THE NEW OPERATIVE. THANK YOU, PRESIDENT BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS. THANK GOD, FOR GENERAL LLOYD AUSTIN. REAL ETHICS, REAL INTEGRITY ALIGNMENT NOW.

[chaunceychappelle]

He was taken from Africa
Brought to America
Fighting an arrival
Fighting for survival
He is a dread lock Rasta
He is a Buffalo Soldier... We stand on their Shoulders.

[julesfans]

Wow that's a strong commanding voice. We welcome you Sir. Thank you for serving and may God keep our military safe healthy and secure

[josealvarez]

This is what making america great shuold be.