Millard Fillmore actually said...

"The subject is one of great interest, and it is highly important that it should be settled by legislative authority and with as little delay as possible consistently with its proper examination."

"I have the honor to transmit herewith reports from the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury."

"To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in answer to their resolution of the 30th ultimo."

"But even if a decision on these shall be suspended, it is hoped that the bills which are designed to regulate rank, precedence, and command in the Army and Navy as separate branches of service may rec..."