Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I think that people who insist on the limitations in Section 11 may, with some justification, be charged with a desire to return to boondogg...

The limitation would have a disastrous effect upon the construction program of the Work Projects Administration.

It would force the operation of numerous small projects of doubtful value with resulting complications in operation and administration.

It would prevent the employment of many needy employable persons at their regular occupations.