Teddy Roosevelt said "We should have ships of our own and seamen of our own to convey our goods to neutral markets, and in case of need to reinforce our battle line." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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We should have ships of our own and seamen of our own to convey our goods to neutral markets, and in case of need to reinforce our battle line.

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Republican · New York

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He stresses the importance of having a national merchant marine to support American trade and military needs.

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