Grover Cleveland actually said...

"It seems that this claim was not definitely passed upon."

"The results of these examinations should, I think, control as against the statements of neighbors and comrades."

"I am satisfied that a fair examination of the facts in this case justifies the statement that the bill under consideration can rest only upon the grounds that aid should be furnished to this ex-soldie..."

"The fact that the claim of the beneficiary has never been presented to the pension Bureau influences in some degree my action in withholding my approval of this bill."