There have been much impugning of motives and much heated controversy as to the proper means and best mode of advancing the Union cause, but on the distinct issue of Union or no Union the politicians have shown their instinctive knowledge that there is no diversity among the people.
Lincoln reflects on the lack of division among the people regarding the fundamental issue of Union versus disunion, despite political disagreements.
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