I am about to do so. There is nothing that I have submitted to the Senate which justifies any interpretation that it lacks a legitimate consideration for the domestic welfare of the United States. though I certainly do put moral obligations ahead of commercial considerations. But. while I do insist that we have an obligation to the .Philippine Islands and to our stewardship. which rises far above a mere contemplation of beet sugar or immigration or cane sugar or cordage or coconut oil or any other kindred domestic commodity. I have said time and time again that with the balance of trade against us in a ratio !of 4 to 1 as between the Philippine Islands and the United States. we most emphatically are entitled to consult that equation for the purpose. at least. of obtaining an equality of right and consideration for ourselves. I am proposing to deal effectually with this consideration in my substitute.
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