A Favor For FDR Quotes

“There is just one problem, Captain,” the President said quietly. “I can’t order you to undertake such a covert project. It’s dangerous, could get you court-martialed and is probably illegal.”
“But you could ask me as a favor, Mr. President,” Brock replied.
FDR grinned again, his signature broad smile putting a wonderful sparkle in his eye. “Would you do this for me, as a personal favor, young man?”
Brock nodded emphatically. “Yes, sir. It would be an honor.”
― Derek Hart, A Favor For FDR

“I was an engineer with Fairbanks Morse, Mr. President. I helped design some of the engines in their locomotives before the war, but then transferred my knowledge to the engines used in the Grant and Lee tanks, many of which were sent to the British.”
FDR was once again intrigued by what he heard. “The engine that pulls my train is a Fairbanks Morse locomotive.”
Brock beamed. “Yes it is, sir. Engine 978.”
― Derek Hart, A Favor For FDR

“I have quite a story to tell you,” Parke said with a dramatic flair. “Sit back with that ‘coke’ and listen to the tale I’m about to spin. It’s a grand one, full of action, suspense, intrigue, violence, and even some juicy stuff. Just what a good story should have, don’t ya’ think?”
― Derek Hart, A Favor For FDR