Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"Your achievements as a group are very gratifying, particularly in educating the public as to the place Federal reclamation takes in our economic existence."

"The National Reclamation Association was organized to encourage the conservation of water, the greatest Western resource."

"The prolonged drought has given added emphasis to the benefits of irrigation."

"I feel confident that on the solid foundation of inter-American friendship, equality, and unity the Conference at Buenos Aires will be able to take further steps for the maintenance of peace."