George Washington actually said...

It is perfectly clear to my understanding that the assent of the House of Representatives is not necessary to the validity of a treaty.

It is thus that the treaty-making power has been understood by foreign nations.

I trust that no part of my conduct has ever indicated a disposition to withhold any information which the Constitution has enjoined upon the...

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