08/31/1888
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"The action of the French Government and people in relation to the presentation of this statue to the United States will, I hope, meet with hearty and responsive action upon the part of Congress."
"I am convinced that the interposition by special enactment in the granting of pensions should be rare and exceptional."
"I return without my approval House bill No. 1471, entitled 'An act increasing the pension of Andrew J. Hill.'"
"These bills I have approved on the assumption that the claims were meritorious and that by the passage of the bills the Government has waived full proof of the facts."