Annapolis Commencement Address
06/04/1914
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I know that whenever the test comes every man's heart will be first for America.
I am not out upon this errand because of any unexpected situation.
If danger comes, I want to turn to you and the rest of my fellow countrymen and say, 'Men, are you ready?'
My own feeling, ladies and gentlemen, is that it is a pity that this is a campaign year.