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But months would pass before any large body of efficient volunteers could be put in the field, and our Regular Army should be large enough to meet any immediate need.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Roosevelt warns that a significant delay would occur before volunteers could be mobilized in a crisis, necessitating a strong Regular Army.
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