US defense chief released from hospital: statement
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- AFP
- Published Date: 08:20 | 15 January 2024
- Modified Date: 08:20 | 15 January 2024
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from Walter Reed hospital, he said Monday, after initially concealing his stay there from both the White House and Congress.
"I'm grateful for the excellent care I received at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and want to thank the outstanding doctors and nursing staff for their professionalism and superb support," Austin said in a statement.