Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"There is a general misunderstanding in regard to the Government's obligation in this matter."

"I know that you appreciate that all expenditures for relief have been made in the interest of recovery and for all our citizens, non-veterans as well as for veterans."

"I do hereby exempt Thomas J. Brady from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until January 1, 1936."

"I feel sure that many of the veterans have not given the question sufficient study to realize the vast sums required to meet the demands suggested."