Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Before a passport is issued to any person by or under the authority of the United States such person shall subscribe to and submit a written application duly verified by his oath before a person authorized and empowered to administer oaths.

Context

Executive Order 7856—Rules Governing the Granting and Issuing of Passports in the United States

03/30/1938

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