Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 16, 1865
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
Said by
Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois
Source
nps.gov

Editor's note · Context

Remarks made in a speech to the 148th Ohio Regiment, emphasizing the immorality of slavery.

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