While MacArthur seems to be putting up a strong defense, he is losing planes very fast and, with the sea cut off by the loss of the fleet, we should be unable to reinforce him probably in time to save the islands. However, we have started everything going that we could.
Henry Stimson
(September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) lawyer, colonial official, statesman. Governor-General of the Philippines, 1927-29; Secretary of State and Secretary of War in various administrations.
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