James Monroe actually said...

"Our peace with the powers on the coast of Barbary has been preserved, but we owe it altogether to the presence of our squadron in the Mediterranean."

"A few prominent facts will place this great interest in a just light before you."

"Among these none holds a more important place than the public revenue."

"The friendly sentiment which was expressed on the part of the United States in the message of the 9th of May last is still entertained for Spain."