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 President as a duty to give."

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