Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

I earnestly commend this case of unexampled disaster to the generous consideration of the Congress.

For this purpose I recommend that an appropriation of $500,000 be made, to be immediately available.

Now, Therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power vested in me by law, do hereby decl...

By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation