The important fact remains demonstrated that we have more men now than we had when the war began; that we are not exhausted nor in process of exhaustion; that we are gaining strength and may if need be maintain the contest indefinitely.
Lincoln emphasizes the strength and resilience of the Union's military forces during the Civil War.
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