Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"the loss is authorized to be computed on that basis."

"the exchange losses for such portion of the country may nevertheless be computed upon the basic rate prescribed for the country as a whole."

"the losses so sustained since April 1, 1934, or hereafter sustained thereon, shall be reimbursed."

"the appreciation loss on net salary and net allowances, regardless of conversion, may be reimbursed."