Political Quotes

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, as required by said act, ordering and requiting all deserters to return to their proper posts;

Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.