The Army is a big mixing bowl, and we know that we wear one uniform. We identify with one set of Army values. We serve one Constitution, and we see ourselves as one team. Mark Esper Read Quote
Seventeen consecutive years of irregular war, extended years of budget uncertainty, and an increasing complex security environment have eroded our competitive edge. Mark Esper Read Quote
In many cases, the reason why our child development centers are not at full capacity is that we have an insufficient number of providers. Mark Esper Read Quote
If Turkey procures the S-400, it will mean they will not receive the F-35. It’s that simple. Mark Esper Read Quote
The goal is to deter war, and this can only be done with a strong, modern, and ready military that has overmatch in all domains. Mark Esper Read Quote
Our adversaries must see diplomacy as their best option because war with the United States will force them to bear enormous costs. Mark Esper Read Quote
It is an honor of a lifetime to be appointed secretary of defense and to lead the greatest military in history. Mark Esper Read Quote
I’ve been studying China for quite some time now, and I’m big on China as well. And I think we need to be very concerned about Chinese technology getting into our systems or the systems of our allies. Mark Esper Read Quote
The international rules-based order in the wake of World War II is the order that has ensured prosperity and security now for 75 years. I’m fully committed to that. Mark Esper Read Quote
