Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I have every reason to believe that that Government is fully cognizant of public opinion on the matter in this country."

"We expect, therefore, to have the opportunity afforded us of communicating to the British Government our views with respect to any changes in the Mandate."

"I have on numerous occasions, as you know, expressed my sympathy in the establishment of a National Home for the Jews in Palestine."

"I hereby exempt the said Francis T. Leahy from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending October 31, 1939."