Teddy Roosevelt: “Such a base is desirable in time of peace; in time of war it would be…”

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Such a base is desirable in time of peace; in time of war it would be indispensable, and its lack would be ruinous.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt argues that a naval base is essential during wartime and its absence would be detrimental.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Such a base is desirable in time of peace; in time of war it would be indispensable, and its lack would be ruinous.”