James Monroe actually said...

"I transmit to Congress translations of two letters from Don Joaquin d'Anduaga to the Secretary of State, which have been received at Department of State since my last message communicating copies of h..."

"This power can be granted only by an amendment to the Constitution and in the mode prescribed by it."

"I am of opinion that Congress do not possess this power; that the States individually cannot grant it."

"A power to establish turnpikes with gates and tolls, and to enforce the collection of tolls by penalties, implies a power to adopt and execute a complete system of internal improvement."