Quote by David Herbert Donald
But I have tried to go over it very carefully, not merely what the evidence is, but with psychoanalysts and psychologists, and I think we're just about all agreed that Lincoln and Speed did not have a homosexual relationship.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker is asserting that after a thorough examination of evidence and consultation with experts, it has been determined that there was no homosexual relationship between Lincoln and Speed. They emphasize that they have approached the analysis with great care and have consulted professionals in psychology and psychoanalysis. This concluding statement indicates a consensus among the speaker, experts, and evidence that dismisses any claims of a romantic or sexual involvement between Lincoln and Speed.