James Buchanan actually said...

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

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

"Without the authority of Congress the Executive can not lawfully direct any force, however near it may be to the scene of difficulty, to enter the territory of Mexico, Nicaragua, or New Granada for th..."

"On the other hand, should the Executive interpose, and especially should the result prove disastrous and valuable lives be lost, he might subject himself to severe censure for having assumed a power n..."