Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The jurisdiction over the hereinafter-described parcels of land in the State of California is hereby transferred as to oil and gas deposits therein from the War Department to the Department of the Interior.

Context

Executive Order 9087—Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Certain Lands Containing Oil and Gas Deposits From the War Department to...

03/04/1942

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

I have the high hope that the industry under the guidance of and in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission will prove itself...
2/1/1938
We have made great progress at home.
1/30/1938
It is a very significant thing that this awakening has come about in America.
1/30/1938
I appreciate your coming here and all I can say is God bless you; keep up the good work.
1/30/1938

View All Franklin Roosevelt Quotes