Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"Before this convention was returned to Spain with our ratification the transfer of Louisiana by France to the United States took place, an event as unexpected as disagreeable to Spain."

"To their wisdom, then, I look for the course I am to pursue, and will pursue with sincere zeal that which they shall approve."

"She was prompt and decided in her declarations that our demands on Spain for French spoliations carried into Spanish ports were included in the settlement between the United States and France."

"I have thought it my duty to await their authority for using force in any degree which could be avoided."