Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"The purchase money will be held in trust toward satisfying any valid claims which may be presented by the Japanese on account of the construction of the steamer and the failure to deliver the same, as..."

"If, however, the Secretary of the Navy should ascertain that the steamer is adapted to our service, he is authorized to purchase her."

"To sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of men."

"it is deemed advisable that they should be opened to domestic and foreign commerce:"