Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I hope your Committee, with the help of the Treasury, will formulate a tax bill which will convince the country that a national defense program intended to protect our democracy is not going to make t..."

"I urged that additional tax measures should be based on the principle of ability to pay."

"This order shall take effect ninety days after date hereof."

"I hope that you and the other members of your Committee will act favorably on his goal."