I will not move my army until I am absolutely ready.
The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood.
As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all.
By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.
All quiet along the Potomac.
The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.