Political Quotes

With deep gratitude to my countrymen for this mark of their confidence; with a distrust of my own ability to perform the duty required under the most favorable circumstances, and now rendered doubly difficult by existing national perils…

of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice

He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.

while I can not order as within requested, allow me to say that it is my wish for you to relieve the people from all burdens, harassments and oppressions so far as is possible consistently with your military necessities;