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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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Jul 8, 1886

I do not understand that the present post-office quarters are either insufficient or inconvenient.

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Jul 8, 1886

This, of course, renders the proposed legislation entirely inoperative.

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Jul 7, 1886

I respectfully urge the consideration of the convention by the Senate during the present session.

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Jul 6, 1886

I am impressed with the belief that the bill under consideration does not sufficiently guard against an invasion of the rights and a disturbance of the peace and quiet of the Indians on the reservation mentioned.

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Jul 5, 1886

I can hardly see how the Pension Bureau could arrive at any conclusion except that the death of the soldier was not due to his military service.

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Jul 5, 1886

Entertaining this belief, I am constrained to withhold my signature from this bill.

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Jul 5, 1886

I can not think that such a wholesome provision of law... should be modified upon the facts presented in this case.

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Jul 5, 1886

This does not furnish a good reason for disapproving the erection of other buildings where actually necessary.

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Jul 5, 1886

The delay of twenty-one years in presenting the claim for pension certainly needs explanation.

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