Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I commend to the consideration of the Congress the matter of enacting appropriate legislation to effect the acceptance by the United States of the magnificent gift referred to in my recent exchange of..."

"I do hereby authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to permit, during the continuance of such emergency... the importation free of duty of such food, clothing, and medical, surgical, and other supplie..."

"Truly, 'one touch of nature makes the whole world kin.'"

"The work, with your help, is going on."