I have always thought that all men should be free; but if any should b…

Abraham Lincoln
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I have always thought that all men should be free; but if any should be slaves, it should be first those who desire for themselves, and secondly those who desire it for others. Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally. ✨ Speech to 140th Indiana regiment, 17 Mar. 1865
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