Admiral Nimitz giving testimony before Senate Military Affairs Committee in Washington, DC, regarding unification of arm

The transcript discusses the importance of coordination among the Navy, War, and State Departments, especially in light of the Pearl Harbor disaster. It proposes the formation of a National Security Council to improve coordination and integrate all cabinet members. The council would ensure that military plans align with foreign policy and UN commitments. The transcript also emphasizes the need to maintain naval power until it is proven unnecessary.

What are the implications of maintaining power at sea according to the speaker?

What does the speaker indicate about the need for coordination in the context of war preparation?