Donald J. Trump

People are here serving for all the reasons they always served, to learn a trade, to serve their country, to make themselves better, to see the world.

And I think we're backed in business with that way forward.

Okay, let's go.

Let's pull in on the Navy band.

Here we come right here.

I think it's Doug Collins.

Let's listen to the Navy band and see what we've got going on.

Good afternoon.

Mr. President, First Lady, as always, it's great to see you.

Mr. President, thank you for your leadership and support of our nation's armed forces.

Secretary of War, thank you for your leadership in restoring our focus on the warfighter ethos.

Secretary of Veteran Affairs, great to see you today.

And thank you for all you do to support our Navy and Marine Corps veterans.

CNO, Navy leaders, thank you for ensuring that our Navy and the Marine Corps remains the preeminent maritime naval force.

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and members of Congress, thank you for being here today.

After seeing today's display of naval power and standing on this pier surrounded by sailors, Marines, family members, and patriotic Americans, all I can say is that was damn impressive.

Come on, give them a hand.

Bravo Zulu to the sailors that participated in today's sea demonstration.

It is the honor and privilege of my lifetime to serve as your 79th Secretary of the Navy, especially as we kick off the Navy's 250th birthday celebrations.

Thank you, President Trump, for your trust and confidence in me.