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On the recordNovember 7, 1864
It is no pleasure to me to triumph over any one; but I give thanks to the Almighty for this evidence of the people's resolution to stand by free government and the rights of humanity.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

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Remarks in Response to a Serenade

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