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Address of President Manuel L. Quezon on Policies and Achievements of the Government and Regeneration of the Filipino

My comment on Policies and Achievements of the Government and Regeneration of the Filipino by Manuel L. Quezon I look upon these accomplishments and these policies of the framework. It is true, and I am proud of it, that once he said, I would rather have a government run like hell by Filipinos than a government run like heaven by Americans. I want to tell you that I have, in my life, made no other remark which went around the world but that. And I also had seen it printed in many newspapers in Europe on the internet. I would rather have a government run like hell by Filipinos than a government run like heaven by any foreigner. I said that once; I say it again, and I will always say it as long as I live. Respect the Constitution which is the expression of your sovereign will. The government is your government. It has been established for your safety and welfare. Obey the laws and see that they are observed by all and that public officials comply with their duties.

President Quezon was given the power under the reorganization act, to appoint the first all-Filipino Philippines in 1935. From 1901 to 1935, although a Filipino was always appointed chief justice, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court were Americans. Complete Filipinization was achieved only with the establishment of the Commonwealth of the Philippines in 1935. Claro M. Recto and José P. Laurel were among Quezon's first appointees to replace the American justices. The membership in the Supreme Court increased to 11: a chief justice and ten associate justices, who sat en bance or in two divisions of five members each.The organization of this government was made with the knowledge, consent, and moral support. Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.