Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 21, 1862
My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.
Said by
Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois
Source
nps.gov

Editor's note · Context

Commentary during the Civil War, reflecting on the morality of actions.

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