Gerald Ford actually said...

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

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

09/15/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I am honored to comply with the request of the Congress of the United States.

Let us draw inspiration from the indomitable spirit and undaunting determination of Leif Erikson.

I do hereby designate Wednesday, October 9, 1974, as Leif Erikson Day.

I invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day.