Teddy Roosevelt: “A mere glance at these figures is sufficient to show the absurdity of…”

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A mere glance at these figures is sufficient to show the absurdity of the outcry against militarism.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt critiques the criticism of militarism by highlighting the importance of military readiness.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “A mere glance at these figures is sufficient to show the absurdity of the outcry against militarism.”