It is foolish to assert our position as entitled to the respect of other great nations unless we are willing to build the ships, to build the guns, and to train the men who are to man the ships and handle the guns if the need arises.
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of military preparedness for a nation to earn respect from other great powers.
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