James Monroe actually said...

"I transmit to the House of Representatives a further report from the Secretary of State"

"upon the subject of the capture and detention of American fishermen the past season in the Bay of Fundy"

"It belongs to Congress alone to terminate this distressing incident on just principles, with a view to the highest interests of our Union."

"The attitude assumed by the State formed a case which was not contemplated by the existing laws of the United States relating to militia services."