Richard Nixon actually said...
Now, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by subsection (c) of section 8335 of title 5, United States Code, I hereby exempt A. Everette MacIntyre from compulsory retirement for age until February 28, 1974.
Context
Executive Order 11704—Further Exempting A. Everett MacIntyre from Compulsory Retirement for Age
02/27/1973