Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I therefore recommend, as a military measure, that Congress provide for the construction of such road as speedily as possible.

First Annual Message

12/02/1861

More Abraham Lincoln Quotes

of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indicated.

The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.

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 an...

The expediency of any legislation on the subject is submitted for your consideration.