Martin Van Buren actually said...

"Negotiations have been opened with the Osage and Delaware Indians, in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 19th of January last."

"I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to their resolution of the 28th instant, relative to the claim."

"such measures may be adopted as are required to carry into effect the benevolent intentions of the Government toward the Cherokee Nation"

"In the absence of any authority on the part of the Executive to satisfy these claims, they are now submitted to Congress for consideration."