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Teddy Roosevelt: “If there is no intention of providing and of keeping the force necessary to back up a strong attitude, then it is far…”

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If there is no intention of providing and of keeping the force necessary to back up a strong attitude, then it is far better not to assume such an attitude.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He emphasizes the importance of backing strong diplomatic positions with military readiness.

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