Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby authorize the Secretary of War to take possession of the plants and facilities of the American Enka Corporation.

Executive Order 9523—Authorizing the Secretary of War to Take Possession of and Operate the Plants and Facilities of the American Enka Corporation

02/17/1945

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

Yes, obviously.

I hereby exempt the said Harry C. Oberholser from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending June 30, 1941.

I would call them back immediately.

The rest of the story speaks for itself.