Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"Such amendment of the Constitution as now proposed became a fitting and necessary conclusion to the final success of the Union cause."

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

"Now, without detaining you any longer, I propose that you help me to close up what I am now saying with three rousing cheers for Gen. Grant and the officers and soldiers under his command."

"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."