Inasmuch as our own country is extensive and new, and the countries of Europe are densely populated, if there are any abroad who desire to make this the land of their adoption, it is not in my heart to throw aught in their way to prevent them from coming to the United States.
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- The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln; source text line 30514
- The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln; source text line 30514
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