Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

We must go forward without any further public debate as to matters which are now academic so far as winning the war is presently concerned.

Letter to Henry A. Wallace and Jesse H. Jones on Economic Warfare

07/14/1943

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

The town of Sonoyta, Arizona, is designated as a customs port of entry.

The strength of this nation shall not be diluted by the failure of the Government to protect the economic well-being of its citizens.

Frankly and definitely there is danger ahead—danger against which we must prepare.

This is not a fireside chat on war.