Martin Van Buren actually said...

These relinquishments have been obtained on the terms authorized by the resolution, and copies of them are herewith transmitted for the info...

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

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.