On the recordJune 17, 1858
Our cause, then, must be intrusted to, and conducted by, its own undoubted friends--those whose hands are free, whose hearts are in the work, who do care for the result.
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gutenberg.orgOur cause, then, must be intrusted to, and conducted by, its own undoubted friends--those whose hands are free, whose hearts are in the work, who do care for the result.
From his "House Divided" speech, Lincoln emphasizes the necessity of committed and genuine supporters to advance a political cause.
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