Of course. I myself have always felt that the United States should not hold a subject people against their will. The Filipinos have been patient. and they are fully appreciative of the help and friendly cooperation that has been given them by the American people. but. as I have said before. the economic status of the people of the United States. especially those in agriculture and those that are laboring in industry. has caused them to feel for some years that the free importation of Philippine products and unrestricted immigration from the islands to this country has created friction that I feel will be brought to an end by the passage of this legislation and a free and independent republic set up in place of the present arrangement. My idea has been that to avert any further controversy along these economic lines. and to fulfill a promise of long standing and injustice to a libertyloving people. that independence so long sought after by the Filipinos is being granted in this legislation. and its passage. I believe. is fair and just to their future economic life and guarantees to them the opportunity of setting up a government that will fulfill the ideals of a democratic people.
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