Abraham Lincoln actually said...

To the Senate of the United States:I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the Senate relat...

I think it my duty to express my sincere regret that it has been found necessary to authorize so large an additional issue of United States ...

In order to raise money by way of loans most easily and cheaply, it is clearly necessary to give every possible support to the public credit...

My approval is given in order that every possible facility may be afforded for the prompt discharge of all arrears of pay due to our soldier...