In this perspective, the critical relationship between dialogue and cultural diversity has shifted: cultural diversity is no longer a defender of traditions, and dialogue provides access to the world's cultural resources and has become synonymous with modernization.
Finding a vehicle that can do that has become the top ground modernization priority of the Marine Corps, but getting it funded in the current budget environment will be tough.
And I looked at the activities of major companies that will, as I hope, become our close partners for modernization and technological advancement of our economy like -- those like Cisco.