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Grover Cleveland: I am unable to satisfy myself that the proposed legislation is either wise or opportune.

On the recordMarch 28, 1894
I am unable to satisfy myself that the proposed legislation is either wise or opportune.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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