Abraham Lincoln actually said...

The obligation of this Government to make amends therefor could not be questioned if the injury resulted from any fault on the part of the San Jacinto.

Context

Message to Congress Requesting Funds to Compensate the Owners of the Jules et Marie

12/02/1862

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