Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"Such action on the part of the Congress would assure the Philippine people again of our sincerity of purpose, and of our resolution to accord them as soon as feasible the legal status of complete free..."

"Except as otherwise provided in this order, the procurement of food, food machinery, and other food facilities in foreign countries shall be performed consistently with directives issued to such Admin..."

"I have assured them that the Government of the United States of America will see to it that their independence will be promptly established and—still more important—that it will be protected."

"I, therefore, recommend legislation by the Congress giving the President the authority, to advance the date provided in existing law and to proclaim the legal independence of the Philippines, as a sep..."