Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 1862
It seems to be my duty now to solicit an early action of the Senate upon the subject.
Said by
Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Special Message

Share

More from Abraham Lincoln

Apr 11, 1865

He said, with a great deal of emphasis, and with an expression of countenance I shall never forget: "When a man is sincerely penitent for his misdeeds, and gives satisfactory evidence of the same, he can safely be pardoned, and there is no…

gutenberg.org
Mar 3, 1865

To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan, is our duty.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 16, 1865

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and direct that all persons detected in that nefarious traffic shall be arrested and tried by court-martial at the nearest…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 11, 1865

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

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation