The President's News Conference
05/02/1929
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On behalf of my fellow countrymen and in my own name I extend to Your Excellency on this memorable anniversary most cordial felicitations an...
For instance, the economic independence of the Philippines must be attained before political independence can be successful.
To maintain forces less than that strength is to destroy national safety; to maintain greater forces is not only economic injury to our peop...
The commanding officers of our forces inform me that we are maintaining that strength and efficiency.