Grover Cleveland actually said...

I therefore venture, notwithstanding the persistent misrepresentations of my action in similar cases, to disapprove this bill.

I can not believe that this is a case in which a pension should be granted.

I hardly think it will be seriously contended that the claimant has any legal claim against the United States.

The claim mentioned in this bill grows out of alleged extra work done by the claimant in the construction of the post-office and courthouse ...