"When word of a crisis breaks out in Washington, it's no accident that the first question that comes to everyone's lips is: 'Where's the nearest carrier?'" - Bi

"When word of a crisis breaks out in Washington, it's no accident that the first question that comes to everyone's lips is: 'Where's the nearest carrier?'" - Bill Clinton From what I understand, the modern concept of carrier operations is to always have a carrier near potential trouble spots, so that you don't haveto get her ready to sail - she's already at sea, close enough to make a difference.