James Monroe actually said...

"An attempt has been made with the Government of France to regulate by treaty the commerce between the two countries on the principle of reciprocity and equality."

"The late change in the Government of Spain, by the reestablishment of the constitution of 1812, is an event which promises to be favorable to the revolution."

"The contest between Spain and the colonies, according to the most authentic information, is maintained by the latter with improved success."

"On the subject of claims of citizens of the United States for Spanish spoliations upon their property and commerce."