that is why i am so proud to have at this effort and to join secretary george schulz, the major come in all the volunteers in fleet week to join in the effort to make sure we do our best, and this seminar is that focus. thank you very much, and i hope you enjoy your stay here today. thank you. [applause] he a >> is also my boss, which does not mean those two have anything to do with each other. you will read his biography in the program, so i will not insult you by reading it, but let me point out a few things that it does not explicitly say. he is, by every stretch of the imagination, a scholar, a gentle man, a combat-pror, a dedicated naval officer, and what we have determined, a true visionary leader. it is an honor that i have to work for admiral walsh. it is not the first time we have had an opportunity to work together, and hopefully it will not be the last. without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, the commander of the u.s. pacific fleet, admiral patrick walsh. [applause] he >> thank you. and thank you for the opportunity to join you here today. what a privilege to be able to