01/10/1911
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"The effect of the proposed measure would be to promote our officers to the grade of rear-admiral at an average age of 54 to 55, and to make the average of all the rear-admirals about 58."
"I commend to the Congress with my approval and the request that action should be taken accordingly."
"I am glad to be here at the meeting of the Republican Club on Lincoln's birthday."
"I repeat, therefore, that this was a downward revision."