We can never achieve that ideal unless we are willing as a Nation to spend the money so that the Army shall have the chance of being handled in time of peace in great masses by the men who will handle it in masses in time of war.
This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the necessity of investing in the military to ensure readiness and effectiveness in times of war.
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