Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"These treaties, having been advised and consented to by the Senate, have accordingly been ratified, but as they involve conditions which require legislative provision, they are now submitted to both b..."

"As these documents appear to form a necessary appendage to those already before Congress, and throw additional light on the subject, I transmit copies of them herewith."

"The offer was accepted and he was furnished with an accurate sextant for his observations."

"I think it my duty without further delay to communicate to the House the information I possess, however imperfect."