Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"The accompanying treaty, made and concluded at the city of Washington on the 24th day of June, 1862."

"The action of the Senate is of course conclusive against an acceptance of the treaties on my part."

"Such an issue would answer all the beneficial purposes of the bill, would save a considerable amount to the Treasury in interest, would greatly facilitate payments to soldiers and other creditors of s..."

"During the existing war it is peculiarly the duty of the National Government to secure to the people a sound circulating medium."