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Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation, whenever he sh

Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation, whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion, and you allow him to do so whenever he may choose to say he deems it necessary for such a purpose – and you allow him to make war at pleasure. – Abraham Lincoln

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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power. – Abraham Lincoln

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If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business. – Abraham Lincoln

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