Gerald Ford actually said...

It no longer is necessary to follow the procedure for use of the waivers based on national economic interest.

I have so notified the House of Representatives and the Senate with respect to the countries listed in this Executive order.

I have determined that several countries which otherwise might be ineligible for generalized preferences... are eligible for beneficiary sta...

the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is hereby designated and empowered to exercise, as of October 1, 1974, without ratificat...