Recent press release from the Obama campaign:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2008
Obama Press Office, 312-819-2423
Obama Statement on the Filipino People Power Day and the Filipino Veterans Equity Act
Chicago, IL—Twenty-two years after the People Power Revolution in the Philippines, we remember and commemorate the Filipino people who used the democratic, non-violent method of “people power” to overthrow the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos and end the martial law regime that ruled the Philippines for fourteen years.
On this anniversary, I urge my colleagues in Congress to honor the Filipino veterans who bravely fought with American troops in World War II. Approximately 250,000 Filipino troops joined American forces to fight in World War II, but too many of these heroes are still being denied benefits. The time has come for Congress to honor the Filipino veterans of World War II by finally enacting the Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007. I applaud Chairman Akaka’s leadership on this issue and will continue to urge my colleagues to provide the benefits and recognition these veterans deserve.
Today, let us join Filipinos in America to honor the sacrifices and determination of the Filipino people in the tireless fight for democracy and freedom.
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The Obama campaign has previously released a statement honoring Japanese American internees.
