Grover Cleveland actually said...

"Legislation of this description is sure to establish a precedent which it will be difficult to disclaim, and which if followed can not fail to lead to abuse."

"I transmit herewith, in response to the resolution of the Senate dated the 9th instant and addressed to the Secretary of State, a report of that officer, accompanied by copies of printed documents con..."

"It is ordered, That the office of the Interstate Commerce Commission be, and the same is hereby, classified as a part of the classified departmental service."

"All officers and employees who have heretofore been classified under the civil-service act shall be considered as still classified and subject to the provisions of these rules."