It said the people in those territories had the right to decide for themselves if slavery would be legal or illegal.

VOA: special.2009.04.30

But he was also right that it would be the first step toward ending slavery in the United States.

VOA: special.2010.05.10

But he says it would not be right for him to speak at length about the conflict until he takes office on January 20th.

VOA: special.2009.01.10

It would be nice if we were right." "You double-checked your sources?"

VOA: special.2009.04.20

Lincoln was right that it would not be very popular.

VOA: special.2010.05.10