But I would rather see it play that part frankly than see it boast what it was and then so handle itself that if any one questioned the boast we should have to retreat from the position we assumed because we lacked the power to make our words good.
Roosevelt prefers honesty about national strength over empty boasts that cannot be backed up.
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