Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The major military offensives now planned must not be delayed by the interruption of vital transportation facilities.

Statement on the Executive Order on Possession and Operation of the Railroads

12/26/1943

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

We are deeply grateful for the almost unanimous help that our neighbors are giving to the great cause of democracy throughout the world.

The issue of this war is the basic issue between those who believe in mankind and those who do not.

We must appraise the events of 1942 according to their relative importance.

Therefore, let us all have confidence, let us redouble our efforts.