Franklin Roosevelt actually said...
the provisions of the Executive Order of January 17, 1873, as amended, prohibiting, with certain exceptions, officers and employees of the United States from holding any office under any State, Territorial, or municipal government, are hereby waived as to Joseph M. Watkins
Context
Executive Order 7823—Waiving the Provisions of the Executive Order of January 17, 1873, as to Joseph M. Watkins
02/24/1938