Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I desire it to be understood that any of our people who voluntarily engage in transactions of any character with either of the belligerents do so at their own risk."

"Notwithstanding the hope we entertained that war would be avoided, we are now compelled to recognize the simple and indisputable fact that Ethiopian and Italian armed forces are engaged in combat."

"We have seen today the extremely interesting tactical exercises of the Fleet."

"I extend to you and to the officers and men of the Fleet my congratulations on the excellently executed tactical exercises today."