Abraham Lincoln actually said...

It is the duty of all aliens residing in the United States to submit to and obey the laws and respect the authority of the Government.

But they can not be required to take an oath of allegiance to this Government, because it conflicts with the duty they owe to their own sove...

I am ready to say now, I think it is proper for our military commanders to employ as laborers as many persons of African descent as can be u...

To the tenth section I make no objection.