It is absolutely not of the slightest consequence what their alignment is, but is of vital consequence that they shall know how to take cover, how to shoot, and how to make themselves at home under any circumstances.
Roosevelt asserts that practical skills in combat are essential for soldiers, regardless of their political alignment.
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