Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"We, too, are fighting for our freedom and it is natural and right that The Netherlands and the United States have joined hands in the common struggle."

"Built by American workers in American yards, she will hereafter fly the brave Ensign of The Netherlands."

"I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War to assume full control of the public airports on the following-described public lands."

"I ask Your Majesty to receive this ship as a symbol of the friendship and admiration of the people of the United States."