03/27/1942
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"When the Japanese invaders have been driven out, the Philippines will take their place as a free and independent member of the family of Nations."
"Your fine cooperation with General MacArthur furnishes another example of teamwork and the effective and intelligent use of all weapons."
"Our decency was mistaken for weakness."
"The whole American Nation today exults at the news that the gallant men under your command have landed on Philippine soil."