George Washington actually said...

"I therefore nominate Fulwar Skipwith to be consul-general of the United States in France."

"The protection of individual rights is essential for the preservation of liberty."

"I now transmit to the Senate that treaty and other documents connected with it."

"As no appointment for these offices will be accepted without some emolument annexed, I submit to the consideration of Congress whether it may not be advisable to authorize a stipend to be allowed to t..."