US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave his first public remarks since his controversial hospitalization at a briefing at the Pentagon on Thursday. He addressed his health and the U.S. military's response to the deadly attack in Jordan. Austin was hospitalized in early January for complications from a procedure to treat prostate cancer. The Pentagon faced criticism for not disclosing to the president or members of Congress that Austin was hospitalized. "Let me be crystal clear: we did not handle this right and I did not handle this right," Austin said. "I should have told the president about my cancer diagnosis. I should have also told my team and the American public." Austin said he is still recovering and receiving physical therapy. ------------------------------------- Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews