However, the Philippine economy remained highly dependent on United States markets—more dependent, according to United States high commissioner Paul McNutt, than any single U.S. state was dependent on the rest of the country.
Tačiau Filipinų ekonomika buvo visiškai priklausoma nuo JAV, pasak vyriausiojo komisaro Paul McNutt, labiau nei bet kuri JAV valstija priklausoma nuo likusios šalies.