As a Nation we began by declaring that "all men are created equal. except Negroes." When the knownothings get control. It will read "all men are created equal except Negroes and foreigners and Catholics." When it comes to this. I shall prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty." Infinitely tender was his word from a White House balcony to a crowd on the White House lawn: "I have not willingly planted a thorn in any mans bosom." Or to a military Governor: "I shall do nothing through malice. what I deal with is too vast for malice." He wrote for Congress to read on December 1. 1862: "In times like the present men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and eternity." Like an ancient psalmist he warned Congress: Fellow citizens. we cannot escape history. We will be remembered in spite of ourselves No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation.
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