Martin Van Buren actually said...

"Having no authority to enter into the proposed negotiation, I can only submit the subject to the consideration of Congress."

"It is requested that the dispatches may be returned when the convention shall have been disposed of by the Senate."

"I transmit to Congress copies of a communication from Governor Lucas, and of additional documents, in relation to the disputed boundary line between the Territory of Iowa and the State of Missouri."

"I herewith transmit a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, in relation to the employment of steam vessels in the Revenue-Cutter Service."