Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)
January 09, 2025
January 09, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
Good morning, everyone. And welcome back to Ramstein.
It's good to see everyone. And I'm honored that you could join us for the 25th gathering of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
I know that you've seen the American flags flying at half-mast today. That's a tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, who will be honored today in our nation's capital. A . . .
Good morning, everyone. And welcome back to Ramstein.
It's good to see everyone. And I'm honored that you could join us for the 25th gathering of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
I know that you've seen the American flags flying at half-mast today. That's a tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, who will be honored today in our nation's capital. A . . .