Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

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

Annual Budget Message

01/02/1938

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

Well—I meant it, and you meant it.

If we would keep faith with those who had faith in us, if we would make democracy succeed, I say we must act—NOW!

And we propose not to let it fail!

My great ambition on January 20, 1941, is to turn over this desk and chair in the White House to my successor.