Who made the following statement?: "Treason must be made odious,and traitors must be punished and impoverished."
A) Andrew Johnson
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Ulysses Grant
D) William Seward

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This statement was made by Andrew Johnson, who became the 17th President of the United States following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Johnson's approach to Reconstruction and his views on how to treat the Confederate states and their leaders after the Civil War were controversial and led to his impeachment, though he was not removed from office. This quote reflects his initial hard stance on the matter.

Who Made the Following Statement?: "Treason Must Be Made Odious,and