Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I think that all of us who know anything about it feel that Cuba is to be congratulated on having him as their next President."

"I have decided not to send the armed forces of the United States into Cuba."

"The Puerto Ricans have long since reached political maturity."

"The Secretary of War shall operate the said plants and facilities under the terms and conditions of employment which are in effect at the time that possession thereof is taken."