Fireside Chat
10/11/1942
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I hereby exempt the said Harry F. Hawley from compulsory retirement for age for such time as may be deemed necessary, bu...
The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.
This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.
We are absolutely un changed in our policy of two years ago, for immediate Filipino independence.