Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"Then high offense was manifested at the act of Congress establishing a collection district on the Mobile, although by an authentic declaration immediately made it was expressly confined to our acknowl..."

"Before this convention was returned to Spain with our ratification the transfer of Louisiana by France to the United States took place, an event as unexpected as disagreeable to Spain."

"To their wisdom, then, I look for the course I am to pursue, and will pursue with sincere zeal that which they shall approve."

"The present crisis in Europe is favorable for pressing such a settlement, and not a moment should be lost in availing ourselves of it."