Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I most cordially recommend that Commander John L. Worden, United States Navy, receive a vote of thanks of Congress for the eminent skill and...

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 S...

I recommend an appropriation of this sum for the benefit of the owners of the Jules et Marie.

In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free – honorable alike in what we give, and what we preserve.