Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"The extent of the cession to be obtained being uncertain, the limitation of price was what should be thought reasonable according to the usual rate of compensation."

"I recommend to the consideration of Congress the making provision by law for carrying them into execution."

"I now lay before you copies of the treaties concluded with the Delaware and Piankeshaw Indians for the extinguishment of their title to the lands therein described,"

"I now lay before you a statement of the circumstances attending the destruction of the frigate Philadelphia."