Abraham Lincoln said "Let my enemies prove to the country that the destruction of slavery is not necessary to a restoration of the Union." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 14, 1864

Let my enemies prove to the country that the destruction of slavery is not necessary to a restoration of the Union.

Said by

Republican · Illinois

Source

Interview with John T. Mills

More from Abraham Lincoln

Apr 10, 1865

I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.

Mar 26, 1865

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

Mar 3, 1865

With malice toward none, with charity for all.

Apr 11, 1865

If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything.

Other voices in this conversation