Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin listens during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon in Washington, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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The Pentagon came under a barrage of criticism Monday following the release of an internal review of its handling of Austin's hospitalization.
The review, carried out by Austin's subordinates, largely absolves anyone of wrongdoing for the secrecy surrounding the incident. The review states flatly that there was "no indication of ill intent or an attempt to obfuscate."
Austin's remarks to Congress are likely to mirror his public apology that he gave in early February. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
Austin's remarks before the House Committee are likely to mirror the public apology he gave over the incident in early February. He said he personally apologized to Biden as well.
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"I want to be crystal clear. We did not handle this right and I did not handle this right," Austin said at the time. "I should have told the president about my cancer diagnosis. I should have also told my team and the American public, and I take full responsibility. I apologize to my teammates and to the American people."
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.
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