Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"These decrees and orders, taken together, want little of amounting to a declaration that every neutral vessel found on the high seas, whatsoever be her cargo and whatsoever foreign port be that of her..."

"they prove more and more the expediency of retaining our vessels, our seamen, and property within our own harbors until the dangers to which they are exposed can be removed or lessened."

"It is by no means proposed that these works should be conducted on account of the United States."

"The instrument is now submitted to the Senate, with a request of their advice and consent as to its ratification."