That we we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Gold is good in its place, but living, brave, patriotic men are better than gold.

We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.

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

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