Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I hereby designate Aubrey Williams, Deputy Administrator, Works Progress Administration, as a member of the Interdepartmental Committee to Coordinate Health and Welfare Activities."

"I approve the recommendations of the Committee in these particulars."

"We expect, therefore, to have the opportunity afforded us of communicating to the British Government our views with respect to any changes in the Mandate."

"I hereby exempt the said Francis T. Leahy from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending October 31, 1939."