On the recordMay 19, 1856
We will make converts day by day; we will grow strong by calmness and moderation; we will grow strong by the violence and injustice of our adversaries.
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In an 1856 speech, Lincoln expresses confidence that their movement will gain strength through both their own measured approach and the excesses of their opponents.
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