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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Secretary Discussion

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with a moderator after giving remarks on "The Imperative of Partnership" at the 40th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Fullerton Lecture in Singapore, July 27, 2021.

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