On the recordApril 22, 1970
From now on, the objective of this Administration is to reduce draft calls to zero, subject to the overriding considerations of national security.
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presidency.ucsb.eduFrom now on, the objective of this Administration is to reduce draft calls to zero, subject to the overriding considerations of national security.
Special Message to the Congress on Draft Reform.
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