Teddy Roosevelt: “As for the Navy, it has been and is now the most potent guarantee of…”

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As for the Navy, it has been and is now the most potent guarantee of peace; and it is such chiefly because it is formidable, and ready for use.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt argues that a strong Navy is essential for maintaining peace.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “As for the Navy, it has been and is now the most potent guarantee of peace; and it is such chiefly because it is…”