Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"The export or withdrawal from the United States, or the earmarking of gold or silver coin or bullion or currency by any person within the United States is prohibited."

"I urge all Americans who have a feeling of deep sympathy for the peoples of those unfortunate countries to respond quickly and generously to this appeal."

"Any transaction for the purpose or which has the effect of evading or avoiding the foregoing prohibitions is prohibited."

"The overwhelming greater part of the population of the world abhors conquest and war and bloodshed."