James Buchanan actually said...

"This state of the facts raises the question whether Congress, under the Constitution, has the power to give away the public lands either to States or individuals."

"This bill will open one vast field for speculation."

"By what authority have they inquired into the causes of removal from office, and this from the parties themselves removed, with a view to prejudice his character, notwithstanding this power of removal..."

"It will greatly reduce the market value of these warrants."