At the Shoreham in Washington.
Quezon came in greatly exhilarated, having just signed the United Nations pact together with the Mexican Ambassador –with whom he left the White House, arm-in-arm, saying to the press: “This is not put on –this is the way our two countries really feel towards one another.”
Quezon remarked to me: “I believe absolutely in the sincerity of President Roosevelt,” and added: “This signing of the United Nations pact is a recognition of us as a separate nation.” He broadcast at 10:15 p.m., and told me: “This will known all over the Philippines if there is one short-wave receiver left to them.”
The next day he was still in high spirits, and was pleased with the pictures taken of him with President Roosevelt.