Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"At no time shall vessels or other craft be navigated within such area unless specific permission therefor is first obtained."

"It is essential that from the inception of any project there be complete exchange of information, mutual consultation, and mutual confidence."

"The Department will do its utmost to provide expeditious means for such communications."

"The Board will continue to recognize that it is the function of the Department of State to conduct or authorize the conduct of all negotiations with foreign Governments in Washington and abroad."