Okay. Wow. Seems I've stumped everyone. And on the last movie I expected to do so with.
The quote: "I'm in a hostile environment. I'm totally unprepared. And I'm surrounded by a bunch of guys who probably want to kick my ass... it's like being back in high school."
That is a quote from the character Johnny Cage, from Mortal Kombat.
Here - maybe something a little less obscure:
"Gentlemen, your work today has been outstanding and I intend to recommend you all for promotion... in whatever fleet we end up serving."