Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Mattis Holds Joint Presser with French Counterpart Defense.gov Oct. 2, 2018 | 30:29 Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets French Defense Minister Florence Parly to reaffirm the long-standing defense relationship between the nations and to conduct a joint press conference at the Hotel de Brienne in Paris, France, Oct. 2, 2018.