Thomas Jefferson actually said...

I have thought it best where urged by no peculiar necessity to leave to themselves and to the pressure of their own convenience only to come...

I ask their advice and consent as to its ratification.

I was disinclined to its ratification, and therefore did not at the last session of Congress lay it before the Senate for their advice.

I therefore now transmit the treaty for the consideration of the Senate, and I ask their advice and consent as to its ratification.