Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"We want to keep commercial aviation going on its present basis;"

"I think, frankly, it is not a thing that is very much in controversy; I can't see that there is very much controversy about this problem."

"Yes and no; we are increasing the percentage of defense work that is being done by W.P.A."

"no period of time served in the armed forces of the United States ... shall be counted in determining the period of eligibility for appointment"