State of the Union
State of the Union
1865--1868
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too much to ask of the States which are now resuming their places in
the family of the Union to give this pledge of perpetual loyalty and peace.
Until it is done the past, however much we may desire it, will not be
forgotten, The adoption of the amendment reunites us beyond all power of
disruption; it heals the wound that is still imperfectly closed: it removes
slavery, the element which has so long perplexed and divided the country;
it makes of us once more a united people, renewed and strengthened, bound
more than ever to mutual affection and support.
The amendment to the Constitution being adopted, it would remain for the States whose powers have been so long in abeyance to resume their places in the two branches of the National Legislature, and thereby complete the work of restoration. Here it is for you, fellow-citizens of the Senate, and for you, fellow-citizens of the House of Representatives, to judge, each of you for yourselves, of the elections, returns, and qualifications of your own members.
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