Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

the acquisition of such of the aforesaid lands, by purchase or otherwise, as are suitable and necessary for the aforesaid purposes, is hereby authorized

Context

Executive Order 6542—Authorizing the Purchase of Land for Emergency Conservation Work

12/27/1933

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