Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"I am not prepared to say more than that the subject is one of great practical importance and that I hope it will receive the attention of Congress."

"To the Senate of the United States:I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the Senate relative to the correspondence between this Government and the Me..."

"I think it my duty to express my sincere regret that it has been found necessary to authorize so large an additional issue of United States notes."

"My approval is given in order that every possible facility may be afforded for the prompt discharge of all arrears of pay due to our soldiers and our sailors."