07/01/1952
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"I talked to Whitney and Johnston."
"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."