Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"The Economic Defense Board is authorized and directed to discharge and perform the following responsibilities and duties."

"Obtain, develop, and determine overall estimates of materials and commodities required for export purposes in the interest of the economic defense of the Nation."

"I hereby exempt the said Edward D. Anderson from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1942."

"Soulis Newman may be appointed to a classified position as guard in the Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency, without compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service Rules."