Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I request the consideration of ratification by the Senate of the so-called St. Lawrence Treaty with Canada."

"The result of providing a bond on which both the principal and interest are guaranteed would be to put such bonds on a par with Treasury securities."

"It is, I believe, a historic fact that every great improvement directed to better commercial communications... have all been subjected to opposition on the part of local interests."

"I am convinced that the building of the St. Lawrence Seaway will not injure the railroads or throw their employees out of work."