Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President."

"This is our chance to serve those who serve us."

"It is ordered that the following changes be, and they are hereby, made in the customs field organization."

"I hereby exempt the said Harry F. Hawley from compulsory retirement for age for such time as may be deemed necessary, but not to exceed the duration of the present emergency."