Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"That was the birthday of the United States of America."

"Gentlemen, this is a glorious theme, and the occasion for a speech, but I am not prepared to make one worthy of the occasion."

"I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the Union and liberties of the country from the beginning of the war."

"He whose will, not ours, should ever be done be everywhere remembered and ever reverenced with profoundest gratitude."