Grover Cleveland actually said...

"I answer in the negative."

"certain correspondence and accompanying documents in relation to the arrest and imprisonment at Paso del Norte by Mexican authority of A. K. Cutting, a citizen of the United States."

"It is certainly not a cause of regret if by legislation of this character he is afforded a means by which he may better protect himself against imposition."

"This legislation has awakened much interest among the people of the country."