Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"The National Resources Committee submits a six-year program, based on selection and priority of public works."

"Now it is time to develop a long-range plan and policy for construction—to provide the best use of our resources and to prepare in advance against any other emergency."

"During the depression we have substantially increased the facilities and developed the resources of our country for the common welfare through public works and work relief programs."

"I commend to the consideration of the Congress the matter of enacting appropriate legislation to effect the acceptance by the United States of the magnificent gift referred to in my recent exchange of..."