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Abraham Lincoln Quotes: The power confided in me will be used to hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts.
         

The power confided in me will be used to hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts.


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