Abraham Lincoln actually said...

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 15th ultimo requesting information concerning an arrangement limiting the naval armament on the Lakes, I transmit a report of this date from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.

01/08/1865

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