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I do not believe that any army in the world has a better average of enlisted men or a better type of junior officer; but the army should be trained to act effectively in a mass.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He expresses confidence in the quality of the U.S. Army's personnel while stressing the need for effective training.

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