Ronald Reagan actually said...

America was at war in 1972, and Messrs. Felt and Miller followed procedures they believed essential.

To punish them further—after 3 years of criminal prosecution proceedings—would not serve the ends of justice.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Jon D. Holstine as Assistant Administrator.

Their convictions grew out of their good-faith belief that their actions were necessary to preserve the security interests of our country.