Martin Van Buren actually said...

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

"I deem it proper at the same time, with reference to the observations contained in Governor Kent's note above mentioned, to communicate to the Senate copies of other papers connected with the subject ..."

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

"I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives reports from the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, with accompanying papers, in answer to the resolution of the House of the 30t..."