On the recordFebruary 15, 1861
My political education strongly inclines me against a very free use of any of the means by the Executive to control the legislation of the country.
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During his pre-inaugural journey, Lincoln expresses his personal conviction regarding the proper limits of executive influence over legislative processes.
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