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For more than half a century ... this Union has stood unshaken. Whatever dangers may threaten it, I shall stand by it and maintain it in its integrity to the full extent of the obligations imposed and the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution.
The Bible is the best of books, and I wish it were in the hands of every one. It is indispensable to the safety and permanence of our institutions. A free government can not exist without religion and morals, and there cannot be morals without religion. Especially should the Bible be placed in the hands of the young. It is the best school book in the world. I would that all our people were brought up under the influence of that holy book.
In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and defend.
I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.
I would not be the mere President of a Party. I feel bound to administer the government untrammeled by party schemes.
It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe.
The power given by the Constitution to the Executive to interpose his veto is a high conservative power; but in my opinion it should never be exercised except in cases of clear violation of the Constitution, or manifest haste and want of due consideration by Congress.
I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.
I am not a party candidate, and if elected cannot be President of a party, but the President of the whole people.
