Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"For the first time in the history of this Government the greatest possible opportunities are now open for the development of a broad merit system."

"The positions of Counsel and Assistant Attorney in the Alley Dwelling Authority are hereby covered into the competitive classified civil service."

"Bituminous coal production must be resumed, and promptly."

"It would be a shameful abuse of patriotism to suggest that opinion should be stifled in its service."