Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"The steps so taken by the Government of the United States are taken in full recognition of the sovereignty and independence of Iceland."

"And by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 2380 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, it is further ordered that the above-described land be, and it is hereby, reserved for townsit..."

"Consular officers shall render all proper assistance to Customs and Tariff Commission representatives abroad to aid them in the performance of their official duties."

"Consular officers of the United States shall familiarize themselves with the provisions of laws and regulations of the United States relating to the documentation of merchandise for importation into t..."