Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"Prudent management demands not merely works which will guard against these calamities, but carefully formulated plans to prevent their occurrence."

"Please let me urge upon the Congress the desirability of placing all but policy-forming positions under the merit system."

"I would, therefore, urge upon the Congress that all but policy-forming positions be placed within its provisions."

"Government business, of course, should be performed with the highest economy and efficiency."