John Tyler actually said...

"The exports, too, from the United States to China constitute an interesting and growing part of the commerce of the country."

"An Empire supposed to contain 300,000,000 subjects, fertile in various rich products of the earth, not without the knowledge of letters and of many arts, and with large and expensive accommodations fo..."

"In reply to the resolution of the Senate of the 14th December, I transmit herewith the accompanying letter"

"Considering, therefore, that the United States possesses so large a share of the intercourse with those islands, it is deemed not unfit to make the declaration that their Government seeks, nevertheles..."