Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"It is fair to say that this estimated reduction may, by force of circumstances, become smaller because of future events which today cannot definitely be foretold."

"It should be remembered that the laws provide that the departments and agencies shall carry out certain duties."

"I do not propose eliminating Federal aid to highways, but I do ask that such aid be restored to approximately the pre-depression figures."

"This year I recommend that such items be curtailed."