James Buchanan actually said...

"I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with the accompanying documents, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives adopted on the 28th of January."

"I deem it to be both inexpedient and unconstitutional."

"Surely the present is the most unpropitious moment which could have been selected for the passage of this bill."

"This bill, should it become a law, will operate greatly to the injury of the new States."