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Obama Greet Filipinos on Philippine Independence Day
Chicago, IL -- Senator Obama released the following statement today on Philippine Independence Day.
"After hundreds of years of struggle for independence, the Filipino people declared their independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, and the first Philippine republic was born.
"The Philippines has been a staunch partner of the United States through the
Cold War and the war against terrorism. In part because of our shared
history, we cannot ignore the fact that the Philippines continues to
confront many difficult challenges, including persistent poverty, natural
disasters, and political division. But as a nation rich in natural and human
resources, with a proud legacy as the first democracy in Asia, the
Philippines also holds great opportunities and hope for the future. An