Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"Their report has now reached me and in view of its importance for furthering the betterment of the national public administration, I consider it appropriate to bring it to the attention of the Congres..."

"We ought now to appraise the qualities necessary for those who discharge those highest functions."

"I have deemed it important to try to work out ways and means whereby the country would have the advantages that come from a professional and permanent public service."

"There have been shortages of housing, insufficient sanitary and health facilities, overcrowding of transportation services, and inadequate recreational facilities."