Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"I therefore invite the early attention of Congress to the subject."

"I transmit to Congress a copy of a treaty between the United States and Great Britain for the final settlement of the claims of the Hudsons Bay and Pugets Sound Agricultural Companies, concluded on th..."

"It is desirable that the legislation necessary to give effect to the convention on the part of the United States should anticipate the usual course of proceeding."

"In relieving Major-General Halleek from duty as General in Chief, the President desires to express his approbation and thanks for the able and zealous manner in which the arduous and responsible dutie..."