Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"Our nation's program of social and economic reform is therefore a part of defense, as basic as armaments themselves."

"It should be added, however, that it is my firm conviction that such new taxes as may be imposed should be most carefully selected."

"Effective timing of defense, and the distant points from which attacks may be launched are completely different from what they were twenty years ago."

"This table is an indicator and not a gauge."