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Grover Cleveland

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Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New Jersey and is known for his commitment to honesty and integrity in government. Cleveland's presidency was marked by his opposition to high tariffs and his efforts to reform the civil service system, which earned him a reputation as a champion of the common man.

Quotes by year · 188518971,035 total · peak 1886 (309)
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Feb 3, 1887

We do not believe him sick, or that he has been sick, but completely worthless.

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Feb 3, 1887

I fully approve this action of the Bureau, and as this is much more favorable to a deserving soldier than his remedy under this bill, I am not willing that the action so lately and so justly taken in his behalf under the general law should…

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Feb 3, 1887

I herewith return without approval House bill No. 6825, entitled 'An act granting a pension to James R. Baylor.'

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Feb 3, 1887

I do not regard it at all strange that this claimant, encouraged by the ease with which special acts are passed, seeks relief through such means.

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Feb 2, 1887

I do not understand that the Congress intends to pass special acts in cases thus situated.

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Feb 2, 1887

It is perfectly clear that the only pretexts for giving this claimant a pension are military service, old age, and poverty.

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Jan 31, 1887

No convention whatever has been 'agreed to and ratified' by 'the President and Senate.'

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Jan 31, 1887

It will be gratifying to all who appreciate the generous and humane action of Congress in providing for the testimonials.

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Jan 31, 1887

The report is interesting alike to the people of the United States and to the subjects of Russia.

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Jan 28, 1887

It is hereby further ordered that the following-described lands... be, and the same are hereby, restored to the public domain.

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Jan 28, 1887

It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in the State of California, being part of the lands restored to the public domain by Executive order dated March 22, 1886, be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from sale and set…

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Jan 26, 1887

I hereby return without approval Senate bill No. 2173, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Benjamin Obekiah.'

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