Andrew Jackson actually said...

"The convention provides by compromise for the adjustment and payment of indemnities to no inconsiderable amount, long sought from the Government of Denmark by that of the United States, in behalf of t..."

"The experience of the past has shown that the opinion of Congress is subject to such fluctuations."

"All that our responsibility demands is that the public good should be the measure of our views, dictating alike their frank expression and honest maintenance."

"It is gratifying to me to be able to communicate to the Senate before the termination of its present session, for its advice and consent as to the ratification of it, a convention just received at the..."