Grover Cleveland actually said...

I do declare that the said lands granted for right of way and station purposes... are forfeited to the United States and will be subject to entry under the homestead laws.

Context

Proclamation—Declaring Lands Once Designated for Railroads Forfeited to the United States

12/04/1894

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