I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.

People of the Philippines: I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soil—soil consecrated in the blood of our two peoples. We have come dedicated and committed to the task of destroying every vestige of enemy control over your daily lives, and of restoring upon a foundation of indestructible strength, the liberties of your people.

I see that the flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down.

In no other profession are the penalties for employing untrained personnel so appalling or so irrevocable as in the military.

Security lies in our ability to produce.

Give me ten thousand Filipino soldiers and I will conquer the world.

We are not retreating - we are advancing in another direction.