Vice President Pence on Saturday christened a new submarine at the Newport News Shipyard in Virginia, using the event to mark his and President Trump Donald John TrumpObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Planned Parenthood: 'The fate of our rights' depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy MORE's 100th day in office.

“[Trump] sent me here today on this historic occasion as a sign of his deep commitment to the Armed Forces of the United States of America, and to his commitment to make the strongest fighting force in the world even stronger still," Pence said during the christening.

Pence christened the USS Indiana, a fast-attack submarine and the third ship with the name “Indiana,” according to The Navy Times. Pence served as the governor of the Hoosier State until becoming vice president in January.

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“As I served as governor of the state of Indiana, I learned of this extraordinary boat, but I could not have well imagined that I would be standing before you today in this moment with the great privilege to be at this christening,” Pence said.

He thanked the acting secretary of the Navy, Sean Stackley, as well as U.S. Navy members while noting the administration’s plans to ramp up defense spending, saying the new budget will “restore the arsenal of democracy.”

“At a time of mounting threats across the globe, President Trump has made it clear America’s national security is this President’s highest priority now and always,” Pence said.

“Know today that under President Donald Trump that beacon will shine bright, brighter than ever before. And with this President’s leadership, the United States I believe is entering a new era of security, prosperity, and strength,” he said.

Trump will mark his 100th day in office with a rally in Harrisburg, Pa., on Saturday evening.