Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 9, 1886
I am constrained to interpose an objection to a measure which proposes to suspend general and wholesome laws for the purpose of granting what appears to me to be an undeserved gratuity.
Said by
Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Veto Message

Share

More from Grover Cleveland

Jan 24, 1897

I transmit herewith, in response to the Senate resolution of December 21, 1896, addressed to the Secretary of State, a report of that officer covering a list of persons claiming to be citizens of the United States who have been arrested on…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 31, 1897

I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 6th ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied by copies of correspondence concerning the arrest, imprisonment, trial, and condemnation to perpetual…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1897

An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to repeal the timber-culture laws, and for other purposes.'

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 23, 1897

all extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation