Andrew Jackson actually said...

"In early life he embarked in that contest which secured freedom and independence to our country."

"Lafayette was a citizen of France, but he was the distinguished friend of the United States."

"I transmit to the House of Representatives, for their consideration, a memorial from the granddaughters of the Count de Rochambeau, together with their letter to the minister of the United States in F..."

"To avoid misrepresentation I herewith transmit a copy of the paper in question, which was the only communication made to Mr. Stevenson on the subject."