James Buchanan actually said...

"The Senate will learn from the thirty-five naval nominations herewith submitted the result of my investigations under the resolutions of Congress of March 10 and May 11, 1858."

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

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

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