Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The Chairman of the War Production Board may perform the functions and duties, and exercise the powers, authority, and discretion conferred upon him by this or any other Order through such officials or agencies, including the Office of Price Administration, and in such manner as he may determine.

Context

Executive Order 9125—Defining Additional Functions, Duties and Powers of the War Production Board and the Office of Price Administration

04/06/1942

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