There are essentially five areas of principal focus within Pacific Command that I thought I might share with you to develop some context for the questions that you might ask.

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But I will tell you in each case when we have lost someone, I think it touches my command, and it touches all of us very deeply.

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No word on pricing, but I expect these drives to command a premium price, so you might not want to get all enthusiastic pressing that red button!

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And on this special day, your birthday, I offer myself at the request of Sir Peter Jackson for you to command as you see fit.

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"When John Boehner comes to the table and he can't even bring his deputy or his third in command to vote for the deal that he is agreeing to, I think you've got a real crisis of leadership in the House, " former White House press secretary Bill Burton said.

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And he will update them on the transition of command and control to NATO, which as you know is taking place as I speak.

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Well, listen, I am extraordinarily honored to be with all of you today, and I want to thank General Pittard, I want to thank Command Sergeant Major Dave Davenport, who have shown such extraordinary leadership here.

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