Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The brave peoples of the Philippines- their Army and their civilians- stood shoulder to shoulder with the Americans in their fight against overwhelming odds, resolute to shed their blood in defense of their liberty.

Context

Radio Address on the Seventh Anniversary of the Philippines Commonwealth Government

11/14/1942

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