George Washington actually said...

"I am happy, therefore, in being able to say that from the last authentic accounts the Dey was disposed to treat for a peace and ransom."

"These acts embrace an object of such magnitude, and in their consequences may so deeply affect the peace and welfare of the United States, that I have thought it necessary now to lay them before Congr..."

"I lay before Congress, for their consideration, a letter from the Secretary of State upon the subject of a loan which is extremely interesting and urgent."

"It was deemed proper on my part to endeavor to tranquillize the Indians by pacific measures."