08/11/1943
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"our enemies are not only Germany, Italy, and Japan: they are all the forces of oppression, intolerance, insecurity, and injustice which have impeded the forward march of civilization."
"The only thing lacking is the formal establishment of the Philippine Republic."
"I give to the people of the Philippines my solemn pledge that their freedom will be redeemed and their independence established and protected."
"We shall keep this promise, just as we have kept every promise which America has made to the Filipino people."