James Buchanan actually said...

"To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, with its accompaniments, communicating the information called for by the resolution of the House of Representativ..."

"This treaty is in accordance with the policy inaugurated by the Government of the United States."

"No force can be employed unless upon the request of the Government of Nicaragua."

"The grant of transits in our favor and the guaranty of our protection as an equivalent."