Andrew Jackson actually said...

"In compliance with a resolution of the Senate at their last session, I herewith transmit the inclosed documents, which contain all the information on the subject of the claim of the heirs of George Ga..."

"To be instrumental in terminating the evils of civil war and in substituting in their stead the blessings of peace is a divine privilege."

"The Government of the United States is ever anxious to cultivate peace and friendship with all nations; but it proceeds on the principle that all nations have the right to alter, amend, or change thei..."

"to render the punishment hereafter more severe for the wanton destruction of the public property"