Gerald Ford actually said...

The period of service shall be twenty-four months, which may be reduced by the Attorney General because of mitigating circumstances.

Proclamation 4313—Announcing a Program for the Return of Vietnam Era Draft Evaders and Military Deserters

09/15/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

They have earned the right to live securely, comfortably, and independently.

No one who is covered by Medicare would have to pay more than $500 a year for covered hospital or nursing home care.

I had to make a very difficult decision.

We must, of course, learn from our past mistakes.