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“Once the coffers of the federal government are opened to the public, there will be no shutting them again.”

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Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland was the only U.S. President to serve two non-consecutive terms, from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897. During his presidency, he was committed to reducing government spending and balancing the budget, and he promoted various social reforms. Cleveland is known for his strong moral standards and political independence. more

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