Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"What we want, still more than Baltimore conventions or presidential elections, is success under Gen. Grant."

"I will say now, however, I approve the declaration in favor of so amending the Constitution as to prohibit slavery throughout the nation."

"I will neither conceal my gratification nor restrain the expression of my gratitude that the Union people, through their convention, in their continued effort to save and advance the nation, have deem..."

"I propose that you constantly bear in mind that the support you owe to the brave officers and soldiers in the field is of the very first importance."