May the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.
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Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Portrait: Brady, Mathew B., 1823 (ca.)-1896, photographer. derivative work: Superwikifan (Public domain)
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