Abraham Lincoln actually said...

The action of the Senate is of course conclusive against an acceptance of the treaties on my part.

Message to the Senate on a Treaty with Mexico

06/22/1862

More Abraham Lincoln Quotes

But the election, along with its incidental, and undesirable strife, has done good too.

May I ask those who have not differed with me, to join with me, in this same spirit towards those who have?

I am thankful to God for this approval of the people.

I do not impugn the motives of any one opposed to me.