Abraham Lincoln said...

The expediency of any legislation on the subject is submitted for your consideration.

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, decl...

Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.

To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan, is our duty.