Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"Make studies of the Nation's civilian requirements for materials and commodities and the impact of the defense program upon civilian living standards."

"Just another story."

"It is hereby ordered: There shall be in the Office for Emergency Management of the Executive Office of the President an Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply."

"I think probably the Federal Government would have the right in a future emergency to use the old 'right of eminent domain' against some foreign ship."