While I am a thorough believer in national defense and entirely committed to the policy of adequate preparation, I am just as thoroughly opposed to instigating or participating in a policy of competitive armaments.
Calvin Coolidge: “While I am a thorough believer in national defense and entirely committed to the policy of adequate preparation, I am…”
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Coolidge emphasizes the importance of national defense while opposing arms races.
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