Question

which president most likely said these words in one of his speeches?
\the american people must either build and
maintain an adequate navy or else make up their
minds definitely to accept a secondary position
in international affairs....\

○ woodrow wilson

○ theodore roosevelt

○ william mckinley

○ william howard taft

Explanation:

The quote emphasizes building a strong navy to avoid a secondary global role, which aligns with Theodore Roosevelt's focus on naval power (he expanded the U.S. Navy, supported the "Big Stick" ideology, and prioritized American international influence through maritime strength). The other presidents had different primary policy focuses: Wilson emphasized international diplomacy and the League of Nations, McKinley focused on territorial expansion via war, and Taft on dollar diplomacy.

Answer:

Theodore Roosevelt