Grover Cleveland actually said...

"It is perfectly clear that the only pretexts for giving this claimant a pension are military service, old age, and poverty."

"I do not understand that the Congress intends to pass special acts in cases thus situated."

"It will be gratifying to all who appreciate the generous and humane action of Congress in providing for the testimonials."

"The report is interesting alike to the people of the United States and to the subjects of Russia."