where are his two stupid jokes at the beginning of the speach?
They really sucked!
Just for info on who was secretary of the navy
http://www.campusprogram.com/reference/en/wikipedia/u/un/united_states_secretary_of_the_navy.html
John Lehman February 5, 1981 - April 10, 1987
I believe Lehman was the youngest Seretary of the Navy when Reagan appointed him. I have no idea why it would take until the '80's for whatever Kerry had him sign.
Lehman was a GREAT Secretary of the Navy though. Doubled the fleet. Helped win the cold war.