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This noble effort demands the aid and ought to receive the attention and support of the Government.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “This noble effort demands the aid and ought to receive the attention and support of the Government.”
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Lincoln calls for government support for a noble effort, indicating the importance of collective action.
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