Martin Van Buren actually said...

"Such design can not succeed while the two Governments appreciate and confidently rely upon the good faith of each other in the performance of their respective duties."

"I submit herewith, for consideration and action, a communication from the Secretary of War and the treaty with the Otoe, Missouria, and Omaha Indians therein referred to."

"It is my design to give the requisite authority for that purpose to the charge d'affaires of the United States about to be appointed for Peru, with instructions to stop in Ecuador on his way to Lima a..."

"Desiring in this and in all other instances to act with the most cautious respect to the claims of other branches of the Government, I bring this subject to the notice of the Senate that if it shall b..."