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 separate and self-governing Nation, as soon as feasible.
Message to Congress Requesting Authority to Proclaim a Free Philippines
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The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.
All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.
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