But armies and instruments of war are only part of what has to be considered if we are to provide for the supreme matter of national self-sufficiency and security in all its aspects.
Woodrow Wilson: “But armies and instruments of war are only part of what has to be considered if we are to provide for the supreme matter…”
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Wilson argues that national security involves more than just military forces; it requires comprehensive self-sufficiency.
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