Selections From the Letters, Speeches, And State Papers of Abraham Lincoln C.1
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But if this 20 country cannot be saved without giving up that principle, I was about to say I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender it. Now, in my view of the present aspect of affairs, there is no need of bloodshed and war. There is no necessity for it. I am not in favor of such a course ; and I may say in 25 advance that there will be no bloodshed unless it is forced upon the government. The government will not use force, unless force is used against it. My friends, this is... wholly an unprepared speech. I did not expect to be called on to say a word when I came here. I 30 supposed I was merely to do something toward raising a flag. I may, therefore, have said something indiscreet. [Cries of ''No, no."] But I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and, if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, to die by. FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS 6$ FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS (March 4, 1861) Fellow Citizens of the United States : In compliance with a custom as old as the government itself, I appear before you to address you briefly, and to take in your presence the oath prescribed by the Constitution of the United States to be taken by the President '' before he enters on the execution 5 of his office." I do not consider it necessary at present for me to discuss those matters of administration about which there is no special anxiety or excitement.
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