Player Embed Code: <iframe width='500' height='300' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border: none; overflow: hidden; width: 500px; height: 300px;' allowtransparency='true' src='https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/696981'></iframe> Download Embed Share Defense Secretary Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing Defense.gov July 16, 2019 | 7:27 Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of defense, delivers his opening statement at his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing, July 16, 2019.