Andrew Jackson actually said...

"Had there been incorporated in the bill no provisions for works of a different description, depending on principles which extend the power of making appropriations to every object which the discretion..."

"From Great Britain I have the satisfaction to inform you that I continue to receive assurances of the most amicable disposition, which have on my part on all proper occasions been promptly and sincere..."

"If those which are clearly granted shall be found incompetent to the ends of its creation, it can at any time apply for their enlargement; and there is no probability that such an application, if foun..."

"It gives me pleasure to congratulate you upon your return to the seat of Government for the purpose of discharging your duties to the people of the United States."