Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The Secretary of War is authorized to take such action, if any, as he may deem necessary or desirable to provide protection for the plants and all persons employed or seeking employment therein.

Context

Executive Order 9496—Authorizing the Secretary of War to Take Possession of and Operate the Plants and Facilities of Certain...

11/02/1944

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