Political Quotes

On the record
It will afford me the greatest pleasure to witness a happy and favorable termination to the existing negotiation upon terms compatible with the public honor, and the best efforts of the Government will continue to be directed to this end.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tyler expresses his hope for a favorable outcome to the negotiations that align with public honor.

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