John Tyler actually said...

"I felt it incumbent on me to urge upon Congress to raise the duties accordingly, imposing them in a spirit of a wise discrimination for the twofold object of affording ample revenue for the Government..."

"I shall cheerfully acquiesce in the result."

"This is a species of constraint to which the judgment of the Executive ought not, in my opinion, to be subjected."

"I can not consent to do so at the sacrifice of the peace and harmony of the country and the clearest convictions of public duty."