Why does senator beveridge believe the philippines and china are important to the united states?

a. he does not want to establish american colonies in the philippines and china.
b. he believes china can be a military ally because of its geographic location.
c. he believes that trading with markets in asia can the us economy grow.

C. He believes that trading with markets in Asia can help the US economy grow.

Explanation:

Senator Beveridge own words:

Mr. President, the times call for candor. The Philippines are ours forever, "territory  belonging to the United States," as the Constitution calls them. And just beyond the  Philippines are China's illimitable markets. We will not retreat from either. We will not  repudiate our duty in the archipelago. We will not abandon our opportunity in the  Orient. We will not renounce our part in the mission of our race, trustee, under God, of  the civilization of the world. And we will move forward to our work, not howling out  regrets like slaves whipped to their burdens, but with gratitude for a task worthy of our  strength, and thanksgiving to Almighty God that He has marked us as His chosen people, henceforth to lead in the regeneration of the world.

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