Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"A lot of them write to me."

"The air space above the following-described portions of Ulster and Dutchess Counties, New York, is hereby reserved and set apart for national defense and other governmental purposes."

"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."