Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"To the Senate of the United States: I transmit herewith, for consideration with a view to ratification, a convention between the United States of America and the United Colombian States, signed by the..."

"In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 4th of March, 1864, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War in the case of William Yokum, with accompanying papers."

"I propose that you constantly bear in mind that the support you owe to the brave officers and soldiers in the field is of the very first importance."

"What we want, still more than Baltimore conventions or presidential elections, is success under Gen. Grant."