03/27/1910
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"I earnestly urge upon the Congress the passage of suitable personnel legislation."
"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..."
"I commend to the Congress with my approval and the request that action should be taken accordingly."