Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"The purpose of the legislation I suggest is to protect the public with the least possible interference with honest business."

"It should give a great impetus to honest dealing in securities and bring back public confidence in the sale of securities."

"The Congress hereby declares that a serious emergency exists by reason of the general economic depression."

"Mrs. Leafie E. Dietz ... is hereby designated as required by law to sign my name to said patents."