Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I value far beyond the sentiment conveyed by my mere acknowledgment in words the honor that you, in behalf of this historic institution, have conferred upon me today."

"The purpose of education... was not to train specialists, but to educate men broadly."

"This symbol, which we dedicate today, will live all through the years to remind us that we are going to make progress in an American way."

"The improvement of their hard lot—for they exist in every community—is a definite obligation on all of our citizens."