Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"Whereas, under the treaties of the United States and the law of nations it is the duty of the United States, in any war in which the United States is a neutral, not to permit the commission of unneutr..."

"All transfers of credit between any banking institutions within the United States; and all transfers of credit between any banking institution within the United States and any banking institution outs..."

"The export or withdrawal from the United States, or the earmarking of gold or silver coin or bullion or currency by any person within the United States is prohibited."

"I urge all Americans who have a feeling of deep sympathy for the peoples of those unfortunate countries to respond quickly and generously to this appeal."