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Half a day . I'm Admiral Bill Houston ,

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speaking to you from Guam during my

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first visit as director of the naval

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nuclear propulsion program . I'm on

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board one of our submarine tenders

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Frank Cable , an invaluable asset in

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support of our four deployed submarines .

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This is an important part of my job to

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support our nuclear fleet and my

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regulatory responsibility ensuring we

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maintain the health and safety of our

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sailors , the public and the

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environment . This visit has also

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provided an opportunity for us to

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engage with the community and

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government of Guam . Our nuclear fleet

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is critical to ensuring the peace and

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stability of the Pacific region .

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Maintaining control of the maritime

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domain and freedom of the seas are the

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cornerstones of its success is our

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partnerships including our Australian

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mates currently stationed here to learn

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how to maintain conventionally armed

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SSN . As part of the AUS program , our

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four deployed submarines are in

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constant cycle of sustainment and

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deployment to meet our nations and our

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allies needs . Keep that in mind as you

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work each and every day to support our

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ships and sailors . It is our strong

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partnerships , dedicated sailors ,

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tremendous employees and technical

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excellence that enable our strategic

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advantage day in and day out . Thank

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you to everyone who plays a role in

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supporting our team here . We all have

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an immense responsibility , ensuring

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stewardship of our program and keeping

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our fleet ready at the tip of the spear

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out from Guam .