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 forward with offers of sale to the United States."

"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 ask their advice and consent as to its ratification."

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