Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"This trip has given me a chance to talk over the social and economic future of the Hawaiian group with Governor Stainback and the future of the people of Alaska with Governor Gruening."

"the exercise, as hereinafter specified, of the powers vested in me is necessary to insure, in the interest of the war effort, the operation of the said systems"

"Possession, control, and operation of any transportation system... shall be terminated by the Director when he determines that such possession, control, and operation are no longer necessary for the s..."

"In time of war, the President is empowered, through the Secretary of War, to take possession and assume control of any system or systems of transportation, or any part thereof"