Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"To divert and distribute the waters of an arid region, so that there shall be security of rights and efficiency in service, is one of the greatest problems of law and of administration to be found in ..."

"Pending determination by the Congress of whether further industrial legislation will be enacted, it is hoped that industrial groups will, in increasing numbers, avail themselves of the provisions of t..."

"What has been accomplished on the Colorado in working out such a scheme of distribution is inspiring to the whole country."

"Boulder Dam is a splendid symbol of that principle."