Teddy Roosevelt: “It was only after every other shift had been vainly tried that resort…”

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It was only after every other shift had been vainly tried that resort was had to the edge of the sword.

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Republican · New York

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's view on the necessity of resorting to military action only after all other options have failed.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “It was only after every other shift had been vainly tried that resort was had to the edge of the sword.”