Abraham Lincoln: “The capital was besieged and its connection with all the States cut off.”

I believe that it is not only possible, but in fact easier, to do this without deciding or even considering whether these States have ever been out of the Union, than with it.

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.

I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.

If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.