Grover Cleveland actually said...

"This grant was accepted on the 9th day of January, 1847, by the State of Iowa, as required by the act of Congress."

"Still another result would be to oblige the Government of the United States to enter the courts ostensibly to assert and protect its title to said land..."

"It is by no means certain that this proposed legislation...would be upheld."

"I believe cases of this kind should be treated in accordance with the broadest sentiments of equity."