 This powerful nuclear-powered aircraft carrier bearing the name of our 34th President and General of the Army represents a significant investment of our national treasure, of our industrial capacity, of our technology, of our resources, of our American manhood, and of our national resolve. Those of us who serve in Dwight D. Eisenhower are charged with ensuring that our country's investment briefs high dividends in readiness, performance, and capability. We shall execute that charge to the best of our combined abilities.