Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I trust that the Congress will deem it wise to enact legislation making permanent the Civilian Conservation Corps."

"I propose to create a civilian conservation corps to be used in simple work, not interfering with normal employment, and confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil erosion, flood control and..."

"I am convinced that there is ample useful work in the protection, restoration and development of our national resources."

"At the same time, in taking care of relief, other necessary things like dredging channels and building dirt dams and things of that kind, are all to the good."