Gerald Ford actually said...

"I do hereby proclaim a program to commence immediately to afford reconciliation to Vietnam era draft evaders and military deserters."

"Each member of the armed forces who elects to seek relief through this program will receive an undesirable discharge."

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

"I think they should be closely held, and I can assure you that they will be most judiciously handled as far as I am concerned."