WASHINGTON - The fourth warship named after the Lone Star State -- a $2.2 billion nuclear-powered submarine -- will be christened Saturday when first lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne over its sleek black hull.
Descending from a storied lineage of like-named vessels dating to the late 19th century, the latest USS Texas will wear its state credentials proudly, says its skipper, Capt. John Litherland.
The ship's logo shows a submarine smashing through a Lone Star and trailed by a Texas flag. The ship's motto: "Don't mess with Texas."
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