George Washington actually said...

"I lay before you, for your consideration and advice, an explanatory article proposed to be added to the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation between the United States and Great Britain."

"I now nominate Jeremiah Wadsworth to be a commissioner to hold a treaty with the Cohnawaga Indians."

"Herewith I lay before you a letter from the Attorney-General of the United States, relative to compensation to the attorneys of the United States in the several districts, which is recommended to your..."

"the right of forming a permanent constitution and State government"