Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Under the Constitution the President is Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy and has, therefore, a very specific duty to safeguard the de...

I have used every conceivable effort to stop this trend, and to work toward a decrease of armaments.

Facts, nevertheless, are facts, and the United States must recognize them.

I do hereby exempt Charles Earle from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until January 1, 1939.