Grover Cleveland actually said...

"If such proof is supplied, she would be entitled to a pension dating from July 14, 1890, which would be much more advantageous than the relief afforded by the bill herewith returned."

"There is no suggestion that the widow has died or remarried."

"I do not suppose it was intended that a double pension should be allowed."

"The rights and interests of the Indians are important in every view and should be scrupulously protected."