"the right of forming a permanent constitution and State government"
"I nominate as commissioners on the part of the United States."
"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."
"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."
"It is perfectly clear to my understanding that the assent of the House of Representatives is not necessary to the validity of a treaty."
"The nature of foreign negotiations requires caution, and their success must often depend on secrecy."
"It is a fact declared by the General Convention and universally understood that the Constitution of the United States was the result of a spirit of amity and mutual concession."
"I send herewith a copy of the treaty of friendship, limits, and navigation, concluded on the 27th of October last, between the United States and His Catholic Majesty."
"This early communication of the treaty with Spain has become necessary because it is stipulated in the third article that commissioners for running the boundary line shall meet at the Natchez."
"This treaty has been ratified by me agreeably to the Constitution."
"It will also be necessary to provide for the expense to be incurred in executing the twenty-first article of the treaty."