"Standing as I do, with my hand upon this staff, and under the folds of the American flag, I ask you to stand by me so long as I stand by it." - Abraham Lincoln

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"A private soldier has as much right to justice as a major-general." - Abraham Lincoln

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"My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth." - Abraham Lincoln

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"I can make more generals, but horses cost money." - Abraham Lincoln

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