Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"I feel, therefore, that those who advocate the payment of these certificates at this time for the purpose of stimulating business certainly cannot have given the interests of the veterans much thought..."

"I know that you appreciate that all expenditures for relief have been made in the interest of recovery and for all our citizens, non-veterans as well as for veterans."

"I am sure that you will find in this memorandum sufficient information to enable you to decide for yourself the stand you should take on this issue."

"I hereby delegate to the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works the following functions and powers:"