James Madison said...

I lay before the Senate, for their consideration and advice as to a ratification, a convention to regulate the commerce ...

And I do hereby further authorize and direct all suits, indictments, and prosecutions for fines, penalties, and forfeitu...

I lose no time, therefore, in submitting the treaty to the Senate for their advice and approbation.

It is found that the existing laws have not the efficacy necessary to prevent violations of the obligations of the Unite...