Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Built by American workers in American yards, she will hereafter fly the brave Ensign of The Netherlands.

I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War to assume full control of the public airports on the following-described public lands.

I ask Your Majesty to receive this ship as a symbol of the friendship and admiration of the people of the United States.

Enlisted men of the Navy and Coast Guard who have established their special qualifications in the use of the arm or arms shall receive addit...