If it is necessary that slavery should fall that the Republic may continue its existence, let slavery go. No terms except an unconditional surrender can be accepted.

God gave us Lincoln and Liberty, let us fight for both. Failures have been errors of judgment, not of intent. I leave comparisons to history, claiming only that I have acted in every instance from a conscientious desire to do what was right, constitutional, within the law, and for the very best interests of the whole people. I never wanted to get out of a place as much as I did to get out of the presidency.

Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on. I believe that our Great Maker is preparing the world, in His own good time, to become one nation, speaking one language, and when armies and navies will be no longer required. Protect the law-abiding citizen, whether of native or foreign birth, wherever his rights are jeopardized or the flag of our country floats. Quotes I propose to fight it out on this line, if it takes all summer.

1.3.12 Around the World with General Grant (1879).

1.3.10 Eighth State of the Union Address (1876).

1.3.9 Seventh State of the Union Address (1875).

1.3.8 Speech to the Society of the Army of Tennessee (1875).

1.3.7 Sixth State of the Union Address (1874).

1.3.6 Fifth State of the Union Address (1873).

1.3.4 Fourth State of the Union Address (1872).

1.3.3 Third State of the Union Address (1871).

1.3.2 Second State of the Union Address (1870).

1.3.1 Message to the Senate and House of Representatives (1870).

1.2.5 First State of the Union Address (1869).

1.2.1 Letter to his father (21 April 1861).

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