Biden Defense secretary argues women, racial diversity 'make us stronger' as Trump admin looms
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin argued women and diversity make America's military "stronger" on Wednesday.
"I have spent 41 years in uniform, three long tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan, and everywhere I went on a battlefield, there were women in our formation," Austin told NBC. "I would tell you that, you know, our women are the finest troops in the world. Quite frankly, some of the finest in the world." Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
"They do impact readiness. They make us better. They make us stronger. And again, what I've seen from our women is quite incredible, and I'm not — this is not hyperbole. This is fact," Austin said.