Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"I will neither conceal my gratification nor restrain the expression of my gratitude that the Union people, through their convention, in their continued effort to save and advance the nation, have deem..."

"I will say now, however, I approve the declaration in favor of so amending the Constitution as to prohibit slavery throughout the nation."

"Such amendment of the Constitution as now proposed became a fitting and necessary conclusion to the final success of the Union cause."

"Now, without detaining you any longer, I propose that you help me to close up what I am now saying with three rousing cheers for Gen. Grant and the officers and soldiers under his command."