Gerald Ford actually said...

I am today granting a final extension of the termination date for applications under the clemency program from March 1 until March 31, 1975.

Statement Announcing Final Extension of the Program for the Return of Vietnam Era Draft Evaders and Military Deserters

02/27/1975

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The United States recognizes the special responsibility we bear as the world's largest producer of food.

The families of our men have waited too long already.

Let us resolve in 1974 to make use of the talents and abilities and energies of the handicapped.

I urge the Nation's Governors, Mayors, and all other public officials, as well as leaders in every area of American life, to join with the h...