The American people must either build and maintain an adequate navy or else make up their minds definitely to accept a secondary position in international affairs, not merely in political, but in commercial, matters.
Roosevelt warns that without a strong navy, the U.S. risks losing its influence in international affairs.
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I speak of the men of the past partly that they may be honored by our praise of them, but more that they may serve as examples for the future.
Character must show itself in the man's performance both of the duty he owes himself and of the duty he owes the State.
One of the chief principles for which I have stood, and for which I now stand, and which I have always endeavored and always shall endeavor to reduce to action, is the genuine rule of the people.
France is one of these nations. For her to sink would be a loss to all the world.
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