Thank you very much. We have a special program for you today. And first i want to introduce claire sassen. The executive director. She wanted to say a word about the partnership on this. And well get into the statements. Thank you. Can you hear me . I will only take a minute of your time. We are delighted to be able to work with the cia to bring you this we think exciting briefing this morning. Also want to thank kevin and the National Press club for hosting us this morning. For those of you who dont know the Naval Historical Foundation were a nonprofit membership organization. We focus on preserving and commemorating naval heritage. And we use naval history to help educate the American People on the importance of our navy. And the mer time domain. Were located the Washington Navy yard. And we work closely with the naval history and heritage command. Our board and members throe of whom are four of whom are sitting who are today. David admiral kevin and norman polmar. A wealth of knowle
I will always consider myself fortunate to have served with both you and your respective members. Speaking of, mississippian, my favorite one is hundred me. She has work to improve the lives of all our citizens, particularly our children, and for 41 years has lovingly and patiently put up with me. Ladies and gentlemen, the first lady of the state of mississippi and my wonderful wife, debra. [applause] to the members of house and senate and other elected officials here tonight. Thank you for your attendance. Do not take your kind attention for granted. Thank you for allowing me to stand in our beautiful capitol and highlight all we have achieved, and to offer my continued vision for how we can reach even Greater Heights together. I realize that many of us here tonight, and to those watching and listening, theres sometimes seem to be two mississippis occupying the same time and space. The proverbial critics would have you believe that this is one of a declining state, whose people are su
I will always consider myself fortunate to have served with both you and your respective members. Speaking of, mississippian, my favorite one is hundred me. She has work to improve the lives of all our citizens, particularly our children, and for 41 years has lovingly and patiently put up with me. Ladies and gentlemen, the first lady of the state of mississippi and my wonderful wife, debra. [applause] to the members of house and senate and other elected officials here tonight. Thank you for your attendance. Do not take your kind attention for granted. Thank you for allowing me to stand in our beautiful capitol and highlight all we have achieved, and to offer my continued vision for how we can reach even Greater Heights together. I realize that many of us here tonight, and to those watching and listening, theres sometimes seem to be two mississippis occupying the same time and space. The proverbial critics would have you believe that this is one of a declining state, whose people are su
Good evening, thank you so much. Thank you, thank you. Thank you so much mr. The tenant governor, for the kind introduction and thank you for the friendship you and the speaker continue to offer me because together we honor our great state and her people, i will always consider myself fortunate to have served with , you and your respective members, speaking of mississippi, my favorite one is seated right behind me, she has devoted herself to improving the lives of all of our citizens. Children and our 441 years, she has lovingly and patiently put up with me. Ladies and gentlemen, the first lady of mississippi and my wonderful wife, deborah. To the members of the house and senate, thank you for your attendance, i do not take your kind attention for granted. Thank you for allowing me to stand in our beautiful capital and to offer my continued vision for how we can reach even Greater Heights together. I realize that many of us here tonight and to those watching and listening, there someti
This is a very extensive yard. The yard itself has seen a lot of different historical event. Events. The yard itself has changed dramatically over the many years. It was first founded in 1798 and it was around that time that the United States realized that we needed a Standing Military force. It was after the American Revolution that all the military was disbanded because of the sentiments from before the American Revolution. Who had a Standing Army stationed in the United States . The british. American merchant ships were being attacked in the mediterranean. We needed a Standing Military. More importantly we knew they navy to protect American Interest all over the globe. Thatongress basically said we yes, we need a navy. They passed a resolution founding the United States navy and commissions different naval yards to build a numerous amount igates for ther navu the navy. We realize is that not only did we need ships of being built but we needed navy yards to build those ships so Congr