Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"The Seaway will help prevent transportation bottlenecks."

"My every inclination is to beg you to remain; but my deep concern for your health and strength must be paramount."

"No steam plants can provide the large blocks of low-cost electric energy required for certain essential defense industries."

"it is ordered that, subject to valid existing rights, jurisdiction over the lands, together with the improvements thereon, acquired, or in process of acquisition, by the United States within the follo..."