What does Lincoln say he does not intend to do?

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I have no purpose directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so. I have no purpose to introduce political and social equality between the white and the black races.
—Abraham Lincoln
1858

A interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists

B challenge the legality of slavery in the US court system

C ask Southern states to “phase out” slavery over time

D introduce equality between the white and black races