Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"this legislation will be helpful in the creation of employment and in the stimulation of industry, business, and agriculture throughout the areas involved."

"for the greatest benefit of its citizens both present and future, and for the greatest benefit to the United States."

"such legislation can do much to promote the welfare of the great mass of citizens who live there—as well as their fellow citizens throughout the United States."

"the Congress should recognize now the problem in its entirety as it affects the people of the Missouri basin and their economic destiny and that of the United States."