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The improvement of the ships in every way has been extraordinary, and they have gained far more experience in battle tactics than they would have gained if they had stayed in the Atlantic waters.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He highlighted the extraordinary improvements in naval ships and their tactical experience gained from global operations.

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