In time of war steamships and improved arms are the most important things.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Armaments; extremely useful for fighting wars, a deadweight in any civil economy.
Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand.
The question of armaments, whether on land or sea, is the most immediately and intensely practical question connected with the future fortunes of nations and of mankind.
Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.
Destroyers were the first to herald our entrance into the war.
The Korean War has also show quite clearly that in a major conflict manpower is as important as horsepower.
The invention of the printing press was one of the most important events in human history.
In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our country.
First and foremost arms are tools in the service of rival nations, pointing at the possibility of a future war.
I know of no more important subject to the peace of Europe and the world than the reasonable reduction of armaments, especially in Europe, and of naval armaments throughout the world.