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Abraham Lincoln:
Abolishing slavery by constitutional provisions settles the fate for all coming time. Not only of the millions now in bondage, but of unborn millions to come. Two votes stand in its way. These votes must be procured. William Seward:
We need two yeses. Three abstentions. Four yeses and one more abstention and the amendment will pass. Abraham Lincoln:
You've got a night and a day and a night; several perfectly good hours! Now get the hell out of here and get them! James Ashley:
Yes. But how? Abraham Lincoln:
Buzzard's guts, man! I am the President of the United States of America! Clothed in immense power! You will procure me These votes
Abolishing slavery by constitutional provisions settles the fate for all coming time. Not only of the millions now in bondage, but of unborn millions to come. Two votes stand in its way. These votes must be procured. William Seward:
We need two yeses. Three abstentions. Four yeses and one more abstention and the amendment will pass. Abraham Lincoln:
You've got a night and a day and a night; several perfectly good hours! Now get the hell out of here and get them! James Ashley:
Yes. But how? Abraham Lincoln:
Buzzard's guts, man! I am the President of the United States of America! Clothed in immense power! You will procure me These votes
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Abolishing slavery by constitutional provision
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settles the fate for all coming time
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not only of the millions now in bondage
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but of unborn millions to come
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Two votes stand in its way These votes must be procured
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We need two yeses three abstentions or
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four yeses
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and one more abstention and the amendment will pass
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You got a night and a day and a night
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and several perfectly good hours
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Now get the hell out of here and get 'em
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Yes But how
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Buzzards' guts man
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I am the President of the United States of America
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clothed in immense power
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You will procure me these votes
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Movie Summary
As the American Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.
