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They come to work each day to do their best and to be their best. president ford embodied this work ethic. he once said the harder you work, the luckier you are, and i work like hell. our ship builders work every single day. i would tell you that we're also pretty lucky. we're lucky to work in an industry that allows us to be part of something greater than ourselves. we're lucky to carry on president ford's legacy for future generations, and we're lucky to work alongside the best and brightest in the world's greatest navy. but when it comes to building the most complex ships in the world, luck...

Nightmare to our enemies. thank you very much. [applaus [applause] >> thank you, admiral richa richardson. ladies and gentlemen, secretary of the navy, acting. [applaus [applause] >> susan, you have built well and your team of ship builders, their tremendous workmanship is only exceeded by their tremendous patriotism. your your father would be very proud. mr. president, one of your predecessors famously remarked, speak softly and carry a big stick. we offer you, sir, a big stick. [applaus

Mission-ready and prepared to execute national tasking for decades to come. i want to thank legislators, ship builders, and sailors for all your efforts in taking the u.s.s. gerald r. ford from concept to delivery. and last, but certainly not least, i would like to express my gratitude to the families of our servicemen and women who supported their loved ones as we worked hard to prepare this ship for sea. your devotion and sacrifice cannot be understated and i want to thank you personally for all your support. [applaus [applause] >> team wolverine, i have the utmost faith and confidence in yo...

Platform guests, ladies and gentlemen, and most especially our ship sponsor susan ford bales. i always start my speeches by saying how privileged i am to be here representing the women and men of newport news shipbuilding. today these words take on even greater meaning to me personally as it's the last time i will be saying them in an official capacity before my retirement. and so while today is a wonderful day for the navy, i'd like to reflect for just a moment on the builders of this magnificent aircraft carrier. being a ship builder isn't easy work and it's not for everyone, and yet i am pr...

Traveling to virginia today to help commission a multibillion dollars naval warship. the president visiting naval station norfolk to preside over the commissioning ser moe fi -- ceremony for the uss gerald ford, mr. trump praising the minds and muscle used to build this new state of the art aircraft carrier. >> as we put this stunning ship into the service of our nation, we must also pay tribute to the thousands of citizens, military and civilian who helped design and build it, their love of country has been poured into every rivet and bulkhead on this vessel. >> kristin fisher has more from t...