“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.”
Quote by Abraham Lincoln
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The Complete Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln (Biographically Annotated Edition)
The book offers a thorough compilation of Abraham Lincoln's correspondence, speeches, and other written works, meticulously annotated to provide historical context and insight into Lincoln's life and presidency. more
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