George Washington actually said...

"admission as a State, by its Delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original States in all respects whatever"

"I nominate as commissioners on the part of the United States."

"I have ever entertained but one opinion on this subject; and from the first establishment of the Government to this moment my conduct has exemplified that opinion."

"The nature of foreign negotiations requires caution, and their success must often depend on secrecy."