President George W. Bush in conversation with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, June 24, 2008:
Madam President, it is a pleasure to welcome you back to the Oval Office. We have just had a very constructive dialogue. First, I want to tell you how proud I am to be the President of a nation that -- in which there's a lot of Philippine-Americans. They love America and they love their heritage. And I reminded the President that I am reminded of the great talent of the -- of our Philippine-Americans when I eat dinner at the White House. (Laughter.)
Senator Barack Obama in a statement on Philippine Independence Day, June 12, 2008:
On this anniversary, we also must recognize the enormous contributions of generations of Filipino immigrants to building a more vibrant United States of America. Indeed, more than 60 years after World War II, Filipino-Americans continue to serve brilliantly and bravely as members of our fighting forces. I grew up in Hawaii, where Filipinos have had an enormous positive impact on the culture and economy. As dedicated military and civil servants, lawyers and bankers, artists, engineers and entrepreneurs, agricultural and industrial laborers, healthcare providers and customer service workers, caretakers for our elderly and youth, Filipino Americans—4 million strong—have enriched our country, embodied our nation's highest ideals, and reflected the very best that the Philippines has to offer.
I don't know about anyone else, but I cannot wait for November.
[thank you to my remarkably brilliant and handsome cousin Luj for the heads-up]
4 comments:
amen.
wow.
this remarkably brilliant and handsome cousin was up late last night clenching his fists because of Dubya's ridiculous comments. Ugh.
vote hope!
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