Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I value far beyond the sentiment conveyed by my mere acknowledgment in words the honor that you, in behalf of this historic institution, have conferred upon me today."

"I commend them to your care, and I am very certain that you will give it to them."

"This symbol, which we dedicate today, will live all through the years to remind us that we are going to make progress in an American way."

"The improvement of their hard lot—for they exist in every community—is a definite obligation on all of our citizens."