Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I have used every conceivable effort to stop this trend, and to work toward a decrease of armaments."

"The fact is that in the world as a whole many nations are not only continuing but are enlarging their armament programs."

"Under the Constitution the President is Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy and has, therefore, a very specific duty to safeguard the defense of national interests."

"I do hereby exempt Charles Earle from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until January 1, 1939."