Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Condolences, congratulations, felicitations, etc. When communicating condolences, congratulations, felicitations, etc., diplomatic officers will be governed by the rules on the subject established by the Department of State from time to time.

Context

Executive Order 7729—Amending the Instructions to Diplomatic Officers and the Consular Regulations

10/15/1937

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