"The period of service shall be twenty-four months, which may be reduced by the Attorney General because of mitigating circumstances."
"I think, can be construed by many, if not all, as an admission of guilt."
"Each member of the armed forces who elects to seek relief through this program will receive an undesirable discharge."
"Without any question, without any reservation."
"We have peace at the present time."
"I decided that we could not afford in America an extended period of continued turmoil."
"They should be allowed the opportunity to earn return to their country, their communities, and their families."
"I do hereby proclaim a program to commence immediately to afford reconciliation to Vietnam era draft evaders and military deserters."
"Over a year after the last American combatant had left Vietnam, the status of thousands of our countrymen...remains unresolved."
"I must say that the decision has created more antagonism than I anticipated."
"The Director of Selective Service is designated and empowered."
"There was no understanding, no deal between me and the former President."
"It seems to me that when I had the choice between that possibility and the possibility of taking direct action hoping to conclude it, I am still convinced."
"What we want to elect to Congress--Senators and Members of the House--is an inflation-proof Congress, and we will get it with Republican candidates."
"I made a decision some years ago to turn over all of my Congressional papers."
"I personally think that is something that should be kept very closely held."
"The Board shall give priority consideration to those applicants who are presently confined and have been convicted only of an offense set forth in section 2 of this order, and who have no outstanding ..."
"The Board shall report to the President its findings and recommendations as to whether Executive clemency should be granted or denied in any case."
