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Yet, on the other hand, a nation prepared for war is a menace to mankind unless the national purpose is to treat other nations with good faith and justice.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt discusses the dual nature of military preparedness and its implications for international relations.

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