Did roosevelt and gorgas agree on the challenges the construction of the panama canal posed?

Yes, President Theodore Roosevelt and Dr. William C. Gorgas agreed on the significant challenges posed by the construction of the Panama Canal, particularly regarding public health and disease control. Gorgas, as the chief sanitary officer, emphasized the need to combat yellow fever and malaria, which were major obstacles to the canal's construction. Their collaboration on sanitation efforts was crucial in addressing these health issues, ultimately facilitating the successful completion of the canal.