Lessons in American Military Leadership: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Austin to Corps of Cadets at West Point
December 05, 2024
December 05, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Dec. 4, 2024, by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III to the Corps of Cadets at West Point:
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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 . . .
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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 . . .