James Buchanan actually said...

I would ere this have recommended to Congress the passage of a joint resolution to restore him to his former rank.

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 7th of Januar...

There is one nomination which I regret that I have not the power to present to the Senate.

The Senate will learn from the thirty-five naval nominations herewith submitted the result of my investigations under the resolutions of Con...