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They believe that the Congress of the United States has no power…

Quote byAbraham Lincoln · 1809–1865

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Illinois House Journal (1837).

English (original)

They believe that the Congress of the United States has no power under the Constitution to interfere with the institution of slavery in the different States.

— Abraham Lincoln

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