Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby order that, except as hereinafter provided, the transfers, consolidations, and eliminations contemplated by section 4 of Executive ...

I do hereby exempt William F. Staley from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until August 1, 1938.

I do hereby exempt John H. Thomas from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until October 1, 1938.

I do hereby exempt Edward M. Weeks from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until September 1, 1938.