James Monroe actually said...

"For the attainment of these objects I submit the subject to the consideration of Congress, that a sum adequate to the expenses attending such treaty may be appropriated should Congress deem it expedie..."

"I transmit to the Senate copies of sundry papers having relation to the treaty of 22d February, 1819, between the United States and Spain."

"I transmit to Congress a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, which, with the accompanying documents, will shew that the act of the 20th May, 1812, respecting the northern and western boundaries..."

"I now transmit a report from the Secretary of War, which, with the accompanying documents, contains all the information that can be furnished on the subject."