Political Quotes

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That profit I believe should be devoted to strengthening maritime power in those directions where it will best promote our prestige.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for using maritime profits to bolster national prestige.

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