Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"All equipment, facilities and supplies which shall at any time be provided by the Director of Civilian Defense for any locality shall be at the disposition of the United States Government."

"The War Department shall keep the Director of Civilian Defense informed of specific items of equipment being procured and of the approximate or probable dates for delivery thereof."

"The Director of Civilian Defense shall notify the Secretary of War, or such chiefs of services, bureaus or divisions of the War Department as the Secretary may direct, of each determination by the Dir..."

"Such funds as may be available to enable the Director of Civilian Defense to carry out the provisions of the aforementioned act of January 27, 1942, shall be used only for acquiring facilities, equipm..."