 The President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the Coast Guard, and the President of the United States, Ron McGregor. Thank you all very much. And, well, Gracie, I wonder if you and those assembled here can understand just exactly the mixed emotions that I'm feeling right now, having in, of course, cavalry. It seems a long way away from home, but it is wonderful to be here today. For the men and women of the United States Coast Guard, our nation's oldest continuous sea-going service. Throughout its long and remarkable history, the Coast Guard has adapted itself to many critically important missions. In times of peace, the Coast Guard is responsible for law enforcement, navigation and marine safety, search and rescue operations, and oceanographic research. And during the war, or wars, the Coast Guard has served valiantly. Some of you may not be old enough to remember what I recall during the great South Pacific invasions of World War II. It was Coast Guardsmen who drove the landing craft on some of the most perilous assignments of that conflict. The contribution those of you here have made in South Florida is further evidence of the strength and flexibility of your service. The work you do every day is not easy or safe. The work that you've undertaken on behalf of the South Florida Task Force has even more hardship and danger. Believe me, each one of you is helping to write another glorious page in the history of the Coast Guard. Each one of you is making a personal contribution to your country far beyond the call of duty. I hope all of you here know the tremendous difference your efforts are making not only in the lives of the people of Florida, but throughout America. In the short time that it's been an operation, the South Florida Task Force has brought about a 27% increase in drug-related arrests and confiscated over $3 billion worth of illegal drugs. Without your efforts, these drugs would have been on the marketplace, providing profits for organized crime, fueling the drug culture that has done so much damage to so many lives in our society. I'm pleased to be able to say that our drug enforcement and search and rescue capability will be further enhanced by the commissioning of two new ships in Key West today. Prompted by the fine example set by all of you working here in the South Florida Task Force, we're also establishing 12 more task forces throughout America to expand the fight against organized crime, especially the illegal drug trade. This will mean substantial new resources devoted to combating the drug and crime menace. It's due now in no small part to your dedication and sacrifice. And I want to take a moment to recognize your outstanding record of readiness and devotion to duty by presenting a dauntless with a Coast Guard unit commendation. I would like to congratulate the entire crew on this occasion and ask Commander Newhoff to accept the medal, symbolic of that. You've done here in Florida, but also to thank you for your service to America in the Coast Guard. One of the most fulfilling moments of any president's life is an opportunity to speak to the men and women who, like yourselves, wear the uniform of our country. You make many sacrifices and endure many hardships for the sake of your belief in our country and the values for which it stands. I want you and your families to know that the American people are grateful to you and their proud of you. God bless you and keep up the good work. On behalf of the officers and enlisted men of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless, I would like to present to you the Dauntless Ball Cap in honor of the occasion of your visit to our ship today. I think you're going to move it off. Secretary Beacon says moving the tax cuts to January. What are you going to do, sir? Actually, what's the deal, sir? Any. We're coming over here. What are you asking? Back to your right, Charlie. To your left, Charlie. Vinnie, come on over here. Are you going to propose and do it? On the weekend of April, the synagogues of this community, the priests, the rabbis and the ministers, spoke to this community about their responsibility. The Caribbean nations, especially the Bahamas, they've made this commitment. The initiative developed by Attorney General William French Smith, based largely on the example, was set by you, which is in their members and crippled their organizations. 95 to 1. That bail reform passed the Senate by a vote of 95 to 1 committee. The Congress owes it to the American people to act on these proposals and on the rest of our anti-crime agenda. What you've done here in South Florida is one example of how seriously the American people take the issue of crime and the extent to which...