John Tyler actually said...

"The war which has existed for so long a time between Mexico and Texas has since the battle of San Jacinto consisted for the most part of predatory incursions."

"It is by such acts of good will by one to another of the family of nations that fraternal feelings are nourished and the blessings of permanent peace secured."

"Our own interests are involved in the matter, since, however neutral may be our course of policy, we can not hope to escape the effects of a spirit of jealousy on the part of both of the powers."

"The United States would be at all times indisposed to aggrandize itself at the expense of any other nation."