Gerald Ford

I am not going to pass judgment on whether it is permitted or authorized under international law.

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

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

I made a decision some years ago to turn over all of my Congressional papers.

They should be allowed the opportunity to earn return to their country, their communities, and their families.

I was more anxious to heal the Nation--that was the top priority.

The overall economy of the United States is strong.

Anyplace you go, our broad policy of global peace will get our first and top attention.

It seems to me that when I had the choice between that possibility and the possibility of taking direct action hoping to conclude it, I am still convinced.

The Director of Selective Service is designated and empowered.

The Board shall give priority consideration to those applicants who are presently confined and have been convicted only of an offense set forth in section 2 of this order, and who have no outstanding criminal charges.

I decided that we could not afford in America an extended period of continued turmoil.

Without any question, without any reservation.

There was no understanding, no deal between me and the former President.

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

I am positive, will end up being an outstanding chairman of the Republican National Committee.

I think this is in the best interest of the people in Chile and, certainly, in our best interest.

We will concentrate in seeking to obtain a just and durable peace in that very difficult area of the world.

I think, can be construed by many, if not all, as an admission of guilt.

It would mean a Congress that would spend more and more--and I repeatedly alerted people around the country that if we had a veto-proof Congress, they better tighten their seat belts because they were going right through the sky in…

There is hereby established in the Executive Office of the President a board of 9 members, which shall be known as the Presidential Clemency Board.

This will be an open Administration, and that means open to all newsmen.

I believe the news media's concern with community affairs is vitally important.

I hope we can always remain friendly adversaries.

It is a great privilege and honor for Mrs. Ford and myself to be host to the two of you on this occasion and to warmly welcome you back to the United States in this capacity as the Prime Minister of your great country.