Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"We must not deny that the effects of the so-called 'era of reconstruction made themselves felt in many evil ways for half a century."

"Deeply we appreciate that the distress or difficulty of any one part of the Union adversely affects each and every other part."

"Dr. Winfred Overholser may be appointed Superintendent of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Department of the Interior, without compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service Rules."

"I do hereby exempt Lee C. Corbett from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until February 1, 1938."