There are many organizations on the national scene that are active in many different ways. BENS is one of those that has proven over the years it is willing to stick with the tough issues and do the kinds of things that are helpful to our nation. Then, I'll take questions on anything I've said or any other issues you'd like to discuss. You'll find that I'm fairly candid, and I'm quick to confess when I don't know the answer. The United States of America is an aerospace nation.
Commercial travel is largely by air.
More and more goods are shipped by air these days. The vast majority of our communications are routed through satellites, and the largest segment of U.S. exports comes from the aerospace industry. The United States Air Force is the most respected air and space force in the world. Throughout history, great nations have been defined by the nature of their military forces. Certainly, the strength of Rome lay in its Legions which expanded the Roman empire and controlled a vast amount of territory for its rulers.