11/18/1909
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"I earnestly urge upon the Congress the passage of suitable personnel legislation."
"Considerations of proper military efficiency, as well as a due sense of national dignity, and self-respect, as befitting this great nation, urge that the existing situation shall cease."
"The creating of higher ranking flag officers is a military necessity."
"The ultimate personnel would reach 3,000 line officers and midshipmen and 60,000 enlisted men; but under the measure as drawn, the full authorized strength of officers and men can not be reached for a..."