08/27/1902
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"We believe that we can rapidly teach the people of the Philippine Islands not only how to enjoy but how to make good use of their freedom."
"Now, Therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested, do hereby declare and make known that the Executive Orders dated December 57, 1875, and Dece..."
"We appreciate to the full all that is implied in this embassy."
"The American people, through me, extend their thanks to you."