Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"In this war the need of the armed forces for young, vigorous men must also be given thorough consideration."

"I am told that this Committee recommended that there be no deferment for premedical students who are not in medical school by July 1 of this year."

"We must always bear in mind the ex-servicemen, a considerable number of whom will unquestionably desire to begin the study of medicine."

"Ideally, the Federal Government should exercise responsibility of leadership and assistance to the States."