LISTEN: Audio of 911 call for Lloyd Austin

New audio obtained by NBC News reveals the 911 call made by an aide for Sec. Lloyd Austin. In the audio, a caller asked the ambulance to not use its lights or sirens and to try to be "subtle". Mr Austin's delay in telling colleagues and the White House about his cancer and surgery complications has sparked political uproar and investigations. The retired general was released on Monday following two weeks in hospital.


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[SanguineBanker]

I hope he has a swift and full recovery and we start drawing a line between what is news worthy and what is private medical events that are not relevant for the public to know.

[Torontolaw]

I hope this honourable man who has served his country in so many ways is going to be ok…..❤️❤️. Wishing him a speedy recovery

[jamescarter]

I can't understand why this event was supposed to be a highly visible occurrence seeing that this man is in charge of the defense of the country.

[celesteridley]

Even though He serves our country, he is entitled to his privacy

[gloriabeckley]

There was nothing to be embarrassed about.

[alan]

Keeping Quiet was a Matter of National Security but the GOP Could Never Understand Something So Common Sense.

[annsmith]

I understand confidentiality but this calllers next call should have been directly to the President and, if not, the Joint Chief of Staff.

[calynstults]

Seven rows of ribbons. You can do whatever you want sir. Thank you for your service to our nation.
As a Army Vietnam veteran, I salute you sir.

[PinkSparkleyPeep]

Seriously more things to worry about, hopefully recovering quickly

[kittywalker]

I guess, unlike our 45th president, Sec. Austin doesn’t require everyone’s focus and attention.

[robertanna]

It's a shame people can't respect this man's right to privacy.

[jacquelynwilliams]

Can he not have a little slack. Wow even the Princess of England wants privacy as to Her hospitalization. 😮

[elizabethohalloran]

I’m confident that protocols will be strengthened so it doesn’t reoccur! Please allow Sec. Austin to recover in peace and move on.

[ChristopherBrodber]

A lot of attention for this minor situation. The hooplah is concerning.

[mad-croatian]

He's a very good man. You can notice that by the way he's communicating.

[thanosave]

why is this a big issue? We should be praying for him and for his speedy recovery. instead, we are creating politics out of his predicament. SHAME ON YOU ALL!! my heart ❤️ goes out to him and his family .

[jonathandorn]

It may be free to the public to hear this, but seriously guys?

[mariegarside]

Frankly, I think there needs to be fewer lights and sirens in residential areas. Calling for medical assistance shouldn't be a three ring circus of paramedics, police, ambulance, and fire trucks.

[YI-ibzl]

I wish him speedy recovery Health is more important than work

[amarajames]

There's a chain of command for a reason. He's in charge of our nation's defense. He didn't have to disclose his medical condition but he at least should have told his second in command (who was on vacation) or his third. No one at the Pentagon knew where he was except that person who made the call. If something had happened time would have been wasted tracking him down.