[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H5077-H5078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY

  (Ms. SPEIER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 120th anniversary of the 
Proclamation of Philippine Independence. About 120 years ago, U.S. 
actions turned promises of freedom into false hope.
  Though Filipino rebels fought alongside our troops to end colonial 
Spanish rule, the Philippines became a U.S. territory, not a nation. 
Filipinos only achieved independence in 1946, after decades of further 
bloodshed.
  Despite this unfortunate past, we have moved forward together. I am 
proud to represent one of the largest Filipino communities in the world 
anchored in Daly City. Filipino Americans make countless contributions 
to our society, from Bruno Mars' songs to servicemembers' brave 
sacrifices.
  Even when our leaders don't share our values, the people of the 
United

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States and the Philippines together remain committed to democracy, 
human rights, and self-determination.

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