US Presidency
1974

My sincere hope is that this is a constructive step toward a calmer and cooler appreciation of our individual rights and responsibilities and our common purpose as a nation whose future is always more important than its past. At this point, I will sign the proclamation [ 4313 ] that I mentioned in my statement, followed by an Executive order [ 11803 ] for the establishment of the Clemency Board, followed by the signing of an Executive order [ 11804 ] for the Director of Selective Service, who will have a prime responsibility in the handling of the matters involving alternate service. Thank you very much