It was his personal opinion. But he did not believe that the Constitution gave him the power to free all the slaves.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

It did not free all of the slaves in the United States, only those held by the rebels.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

The bill would free all slaves in the district who were born after a certain time.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

Many Americans wanted Lincoln to free all the slaves.

VOA: special.2010.05.10

Hamas officials say if Israel agrees to free all the prisoners on the list, Gilad Shalit could be freed tomorrow.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

Under George Steinbrenner the Yankees made offers for nearly all of the best free agents, says sports economist Andrew Zimbalist.

VOA: special.2010.07.26

I believe the declaration that "all men are created equal" is the great fundamental principle upon which our free institutions rest;

VOA: special.2009.02.09

And,he said he thought that all the free Negroes of the North would come to fight slavery with him.

VOA: special.2009.06.18

and that all others individuals,free states and national government are constitutionally bound to leave them alone about it.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

In two thousand three, the government of Kenya established a program of free primary education for all children.

VOA: special.2009.08.24

The competition for the best players has forced up salaries for all players, not just free agents.

VOA: special.2010.07.26

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VOA: special.2010.02.11

He said the movement would continue until all the slaves in America were free.

VOA: special.2009.04.02

They felt threatened by the free states and free territories all around them.

VOA: special.2009.04.23