464 Presidential Addresses 



is to be condemned rather than the brave man to be 

 praised. I expect every one to show a perfect will- 

 ingness to die rather than to see the slightest stain 

 put upon the American flag. But in addition you 

 must know how to use to the utmost advantage the 

 gear and the weapons. You must know how to fight 

 as well as know how to die; only thus can you be- 

 come the most efficient fighting force in the world. 

 I again thank you for what you are. A peculiar re- 

 sponsibility attaches to each and every one of you. 

 It has been a pleasure to see the ship and the guns, 

 but, above all, the men behind the guns. 



