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 by a proclamation bearing date this day directed commissioners, appointed in pursuance of the act, to survey and limit a part of the territory of 10 miles square on both sides of the river Poto..."

"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."