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<p>The derision continues. How, pray tell, does the fleet control peace? By being ready for war. Therefore, the more ready the fleet is for war, the more it controls the peace. Remember, policy is set by Washington. The military simply implements that policy. This statement was made at the height of the cold war build up and some very intelligent people were beginning to realize that, should there be war, there would be no winners.</p>