10/31/1944
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"Consideration is being given by this Government to the question of future relations between the United States and the Philippines."
"I do hereby adopt and approve the report, recommendations and findings of the National Industrial Recovery Board."
"I trust you will also be able to inaugurate similar studies in the Philippine Islands which will provide pertinent data for consideration by the conference."
"I do hereby exempt David E. Roberts from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until May 1, 1937."