 You, the first crew of the Eisenhower, have an awesome tradition to live up to. The true capability of this vessel is only partly in her size and her hardware, impressive as they may be. It lies most fundamentally in the aviators who fly from her and accrue who serve her. It is first the heritage of the carriers, going back in combat terms to the days of Coral Sea and Midway. More broadly, it's the tradition of the United States Navy. A service so distinguished that it inspires pride and a sense of identification, even in those who've not been privileged to serve in it. For nearly every American speaks almost without thinking of our Navy. We know that this ship and all who serve aboard are a part of the very incapable armed forces which our nation must deploy for peace. The combat capability of these forces is an essential part of our deterrence of aggression. We know that she is not only a part of the Navy, but also a part of the larger unity of our complimentary and mutually supportive armed forces. We know that our role will be dictated by considerations. We'll transcend the purely naval aspects of national power. We know that she will be an integral and personal element of a broader deterrence capability. And we can believe with some confidence that Dwight Eisenhower, if he could have been with us here today, would have understood all that and approved. Thank you and to all the officers and men of Dwight D. Eisenhower, good luck and good sailing.