Teddy Roosevelt: “We desire the peace which comes as of right to the just man armed; not…”

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We desire the peace which comes as of right to the just man armed; not the peace granted on terms of ignominy to the craven and the weakling.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for a just peace that comes from strength rather than submission.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “We desire the peace which comes as of right to the just man armed; not the peace granted on terms of ignominy to the…”