George Washington actually said...

"I have received authentic information that certain lawless and wicked persons of the western frontier in the State of Georgia did lately invade, burn, and destroy a town belonging to the Cherokee Nati..."

"I do moreover offer a reward of $500 for each and every of the above-named persons who shall be so apprehended and brought to justice."

"I have therefore thought fit to issue this my proclamation, hereby exhorting all the citizens of the United States and requiring all the officers thereof, according to their respective stations, to us..."

"upon the result of your deliberations the future conduct of the Executive will on this occasion materially depend."