Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"The American people should be informed of each step in their war effort."

"I urge all employers and Government agencies of all kinds to give those under their charge sufficient time in which to fulfill the obligations of registration incumbent upon them under the said Act an..."

"Payments of allowances for quarters and subsistence may be made to enlisted men not more than one month in advance, except that as to men proceeding to or from a station beyond the continental limits ..."

"The Director shall consult with the United States Employment Service and other agencies on employment and other problems incident to activities under this Order."