- Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Mama's right. I best stick to my writing. I can't do Al Smith any good making a nominating speech from a wheelchair.
- Phineas Bogg: [gets some crutches] How about these?
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt: I have never used them.
- Phineas Bogg: Well you're gonna learn. So the delegates and the whole world can see you nominate Al Smith on your feet.