Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"You are a symbol, this small group, of a great many thousands of officers and men of the Army who are guarding the Nation's Capital."

"I wish I could come down and have a sandwich and a soft drink with you, but I have got to get back to work."

"The Governor of Alaska, as Chairman of the Council, shall keep the President informed with regard to major steps proposed or adopted for the protection of the civilian population of Alaska."

"These conversations have been most useful in establishing a basis for fruitful and closer relationship between the two Governments."