[AlanD]

In Saving the Union, I have destroyed the Republic, before me have I the Confederacy wich I loathe, but behind me have I the bankers wich I fear”

I can’t find any citation for that alleged quote, I doubt if Lincoln would ever say that. The Republican/Whig Party at that time was basically a tool of the Northern Banks and Industials.

[central_va]

Here is a low "lewinsky" angle shot of your hero. Enjoy Lincoln lovers, enjoy.

[Idabilly]

“The Republican/Whig Party at that time was basically a tool of the Northern Banks and Industials.”

Agreed

[mojitojoe]

Lincoln said: “ ... in saving the union, I have destroyed the Republic. Before me I have the Confederacy, which I loath. *But behind me I have the bankers, which I fear
And, What then will become of my tariff?” Abraham Lincoln to Virginia compromise delegation, March 1861.