George Washington actually said...

"Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:"

"I lay before you the copy of a letter from the President of the National Assembly of France to the President of the United States, and of a decree of that Assembly, which was transmitted with the abov..."

"I have thought best to await a survey of the territory before it is decided on what particular spot on the northeastern side of the river the public buildings shall be erected."

"I rely upon your wisdom to make such arrangements as may be essential for the preservation of good order and the effectual protection of the frontiers."