War, at the best, is terrible, and this war of ours, in its magnitude and in its duration, is one of the most terrible.

The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is the duty of us all. I felt a call to that duty.

Never stir up litigation. A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this.

I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.

It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

By all means, don't say, "if I can," say "I will."

I shall not do more than I can, and I shall do all I can to save the government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination. I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing.