Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"I am very glad indeed to see you to-night."

"I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the Union and liberties of the country from the beginning of the war."

"Gentlemen, this is a glorious theme, and the occasion for a speech, but I am not prepared to make one worthy of the occasion."

"That was the birthday of the United States of America."