Grover Cleveland actually said...

"I suppose his certificate has already been issued, and I am unwilling to jeopardize the advantages he has gained thereunder."

"But the pension under the general laws dates from the time of filing the application in 1879, while under a special act it would date only from the time of its passage."

"He seems upon the facts presented to be justly entitled to it."

"I return herewith without approval Senate bill No. 2111, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Jacob Smith.'"