Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"It seems to me that the dedication of a library is in itself an act of faith."

"It must believe in the future."

"I am glad that you have come today, because as I suggested at lunch to some of the Trustees, this is the last chance you have got to see this Library free of charge."

"It Is hereby ordered that a Good Conduct Medal, including suitable appurtenances, be established and that the said medal may be awarded, under such regulations as the Secretary of War shall prescribe,..."