Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"To me personally his death means the severing of a close friendship of a quarter of a century."

"In the name of the people of the United States of America, I salute the Island of Malta, its people and defenders, who, in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world, have rende..."

"What was done in this Island maintains the highest traditions of gallant men and women who from the beginning of time have lived and died to preserve civilization for all mankind."

"Malta's bright story of human fortitude and courage will be read by posterity with wonder and with gratitude through all the ages."