Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"It is, I believe, a historic fact that every great improvement directed to better commercial communications... have all been subjected to opposition on the part of local interests."

"We should supplement what most of us frankly believe to be the moral responsibility of the Government by adding the necessary legal responsibility."

"There are two main considerations, navigation and power."

"I am convinced that the building of the St. Lawrence Seaway will not injure the railroads or throw their employees out of work."