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In this era of swift, mechanized warfare, we all have to remember that what is modern today and up-to-date, what is efficient and practical, becomes obsolete and outworn tomorrow.
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This quote reflects Roosevelt's understanding of the rapid pace of technological change in warfare and the need for constant adaptation.
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