Who said the quote not and say we did?

The quote "Not, and say we did" is often attributed to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a Union general during the Civil War.

It is believed he said this phrase while serving as a military commander, emphasizing the importance of direct action and avoiding empty promises.

However, there is no documented evidence of Grant actually saying these exact words. It is possible that the quote is a misattribution or a simplification of his actual words.

Regardless of its origin, the quote is widely used to convey the importance of following through on one's commitments and achieving results rather than simply talking about them.