It may be that the Filipinos will misuse this legislature, and they certainly will misuse it if they are misled by foolish persons here at home into starting an agitation for their own independence or into any factious or improper action.
Roosevelt warns that the misuse of the legislature by Filipinos could occur if influenced by misguided agitation for independence.
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