For now, when the American continent is no longer an isolated fortress, but instead an integral part of a shrinking and a troubled world, a strong American Navy is an indispensable factor in maintaining global peace and global stability.
Remarks at Commencement Ceremonies at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.
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Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.
This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.
And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.
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