Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I urge the people of the United States, of all creeds and denominations, to pray on that day.

I hereby exempt the said Zebedee LaPelle from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1941.

it is ordered that during the fiscal year 1941 the grades and ratings of the enlisted men of the Regular Army shall be as set forth herein

I consider it essential to adequate national defense.