Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

He was neither authorized to make, nor has he made, any commitments involving the Government of the United States.

Statement on the Return of Under Secretary of State Welles from His European Mission

03/28/1940

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

Our own position in the struggle against aggression would be definitely weakened.

The love of democracy still burns brightly in our hearts.

Thanksgiving Day, 1941, as a day to be observed in giving thanks to the Heavenly Source of our earthly blessings.

The American workman does not have to be convinced that the defense of the democracies is his defense.