Harry Truman actually said...

"There can be no question but that the Philippine veteran is entitled to benefits bearing a reasonable relation to those received by the America veteran, with whom he fought side by side."

"I am transmitting, with request for its early introduction and consideration, a bill to provide for the Philippine veterans."

"It will clearly indicate to the Filipinos that it is the purpose of the United States Government to do justice to their veterans."

"I am directing the Veterans' Administration, the War Department and the High Commissioner to the Philippines to give consideration to a practicable method of providing some educational opportunity for..."