Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities.

Context

Executive Order 9496—Authorizing the Secretary of War to Take Possession of and Operate the Plants and Facilities of Certain...

11/02/1944

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