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Teddy Roosevelt: “There are persons who advocate peace at any price; there are others who, following a false analogy, think that because…”

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There are persons who advocate peace at any price; there are others who, following a false analogy, think that because it is no longer necessary in civilized countries for individuals to protect their rights with a strong hand, it is therefore unnecessary for nations to be ready to defend their rights.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt critiques those who advocate for peace without recognizing the need for nations to defend their rights.

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