Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby exempt the said Jules A. Rodier from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending November 30, 1942.

Executive Order 8903—Exemption of Jules A. Rodier From Compulsory Retirement for Age

09/21/1941

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

Mirabile dictu, who are still physically fit at the age of forty that might be drafted.

That's what we are trying to avoid.

I don't know that I would change one word of what I said at that time.

These Mexican workers have crossed the border with great enthusiasm.