“I don’t know why Americans, don’t seem to realize the danger of a communist rebellion. Ever since Vietnam, you’ve been trying to close your eyes to the danger that arises from Communism. We Filipinos, we  fight Communism  everyday or facing the possible liquidation, everyday. You have to face up to the facts that if we do not weaken the NPA (New People’s Army, strongest Communist group in the Philippines), later on, they will be marching in the streets of the cities and proclaim to take over the country as they did in 1972 … There is a continuing fight in Southeast-Asia, between the established government and the Communists’ subversive threats. Americans may not understand Marxism and Communism but  they certainly know the reticum of the power that comes from the virus, and they’re currently using it … The United Front tactic, which means incorporating and integrating efforts  against the government. All parties that may have any reason to be disenchanted, to not agree about the government or persons in the government like Marcos, his cabinet members, even the policemen … This is the United Front tactic which is well known by political leaders in Asia. The students, professors, the nuns, workers, priests … All who may not identify themselves with the Left, the Socialist, Communist party,  but manifesting some grievances against the government … The political parties also try to utilize this effection … There are no reasons to keep our minds closed to other theories, there may be other reasons for it – And we intend to find out.” – Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. – Press Con. with World Journalists, May 26, 1984

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