On the recordNovember 10, 1864
We cannot have free government without elections; and if the rebellion could force us to forego or postpone a national election, it might fairly claim to have already conquered and ruined us.
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In a speech after his re-election, Lincoln emphasizes the vital role of elections in preserving a free government, even amidst civil war.
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