Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I cannot, unfortunately, present to you a picture of complete optimism regarding world affairs.

the name of the customs port of Nyando, New York, ... be changed to Rooseveltown, New York

it is hereby ordered that the public land in the Territory of Alaska be, and the same is hereby, withdrawn and reserved, subject to all vali...

Your calm, practical and courageous action in the difficult days of last spring and summer will always be remembered.