Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"John F. Hardy may be appointed to a position as Regional Director in the Social Security Board without compliance with the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Act and Rules."

"It is hereby ordered that Leland L. Tolman and H. Fred Martin, Jr., may be appointed to legal positions in the Administrative Office of the United States Courts without compliance with the requirement..."

"I, therefore, recommend to the Congress the enactment of a steeply graduated excess profits tax."

"The Council shall advise and assist the President and the Commission in the protection and improvement of the merit system."