Ray Mabus

The changes that we have made in terms of how you treat shipmates with respect, how an attack such as sexual assault is an attack.

We don't need 123 programs; we just need some effective programs.

If it was not giving us what we needed, or if it was too expensive, or if it wasn't going to perform in the way that it should, we killed them.

I absolutely agree that the number-one priority ought to be readiness, and that's why we're doing the alternative fuels.

Maintaining a credible, modern, and survivable sea-based strategic deterrent is the Navy's top priority.

Now is exactly the time that we have to diversify our energy sources.

The U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps have a long history and tradition of embracing innovation to gain a strategic and competitive edge.

If we don't get an American-made, more stably-based source of fuel, if we don't get some competition into the fuel, we're looking at fewer soldiers, fewer sailors, fewer platforms.

The U.S. Navy requires the best warships in the world.

Now is exactly the time that we have to do it or we will face more cuts just like the type you were talking about.

The Navy-Marine Corps team operates forward, as America's 'Away Team,' to protect our national interests, respond to crises, deter conflict, prevent war or, when necessary, fight and win.

the forward presence Seapower provides helps to deter or dissuade adversaries and demonstrates American resolve and commitments to security of sea lanes and regions around the world without a large and expensive footprint ashore.