You deserve our nation's full support. And with this administration, you will get it. After all your country receives from you, you must receive better housing, better pay and better health. You're entitled to a defense budget that meets our current needs and our future obligations. No one can come here without being struck by the physical beauty.
Marines are good stewards of our Southern California coastline.
The federal government is the single biggest user of electricity in California. On May 3rd, I ordered all federal agencies to take extra steps to conserve energy. And the Department of Defense immediately committed itself to reducing its electricity consumption by 10 percent during peak hours. I'm pleased to report that the military and federal agencies are exceeding expectations. And Camp Pendleton deserves special credit, and I am here to give you special credit.