Political Quotes

John Tyler: I have to inform the House that the Executive did not deem it his duty to interfere with the naval and military forces…

On the recordApril 8, 1844
I have to inform the House that the Executive did not deem it his duty to interfere with the naval and military forces of the United States
Said by
John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Special Message

Share

More from John Tyler

Dec 17, 1844

Mexico has still to learn that however freely we may indulge in discussion among ourselves, the American people will tolerate no interference in their domestic affairs by any foreign government.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 8, 1844

I congratulate the country upon so happy a termination of a condition of things which seemed at one time seriously to threaten the public peace.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 9, 1844

I communicate to you an extract of a dispatch from Mr. Hall to the Secretary of State, which has been received by me since my message of the 3d instant, containing the pleasing intelligence that the indemnity assumed to be paid by the…

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation