John Tyler actually said...

"I did so in full view of his consummate abilities, his unquestioned patriotism and full capacity to discharge with honor to himself and advantage to the country."

"The copy of the report which was transmitted to the House of Representatives is missing from the files of the House."

"His rejection by the Senate has caused me to reconsider his qualifications, and I see no cause to doubt that he is eminently qualified for the station."

"The respect which I have for the wisdom of the Senate has caused me again, since his rejection, to reconsider his merits and his qualifications."