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Each individual unit of our Navy should be the most efficient of its kind as regards both material and personnel that is to be found in the world.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement calls for the highest standards in the efficiency of naval units, reflecting Roosevelt's commitment to military excellence.
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