'We are Family': US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III says to PH

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United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III likened the US’ and the Philippines’ relationship to a “family” as he acknowledged the strengthening of the two countries’ alliance in the past years.  READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/30/we-are-family-austin-says-ph-us-more-than-allies  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00Mr. President, let me echo Tony's comments on the warm welcome.

00:03It really is great to be back in country again.

00:08And also his offer of condolences for those who have been affected by the storm.

00:16I've said a number of times that we're more than allies, we're family.

00:20And it always feels that way when I'm working with our colleagues.

00:25We have common interests, common values.

00:29And so I think we've done a lot over the last three and a half years to

00:33continue to strengthen our alliance.

00:36And we look forward to continuing to work with you and your team to move even further.

00:42But thanks for your leadership, Mr. President.

00:44Again, it's been a great three and a half years.

00:47And I look forward to another three and a half or another four in building,

00:55strengthening this relationship.

00:56So thanks.

00:57Thank you.

00:58Thank you very much indeed.

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