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It is sufficient to say that the outbreak of war when it did come found our nation not unprepared to meet the conflict.
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gutenberg.orgWilliam McKinley: “It is sufficient to say that the outbreak of war when it did come found our nation not unprepared to meet the conflict.”
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McKinley reflects on the nation's preparedness for war, emphasizing a proactive stance.
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