Lessons in American Military Leadership: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to the Corps of Cadets at West Point (As Delivered)
December 04, 2024
December 04, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
Well, good afternoon, everybody.
[Cadets respond, "Good afternoon."]
Sorry, I couldn't hear that.
Let's try that again.
Good afternoon, everybody!
[Cadets respond loudly, "Good afternoon!"]
Now we're talking.
Sorry for butting into your lunch hour.
But it's great to be back at West . . .
Well, good afternoon, everybody.
[Cadets respond, "Good afternoon."]
Sorry, I couldn't hear that.
Let's try that again.
Good afternoon, everybody!
[Cadets respond loudly, "Good afternoon!"]
Now we're talking.
Sorry for butting into your lunch hour.
But it's great to be back at West . . .