http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/05/20040503-6.html Q I'm really concerned about you sharing with America how you have chosen to make sure that African Americans, Hispanics, women, these coalitions, how you are putting them to the task and getting involved with your election. Can you talk about that?
THE PRESIDENT: Sure, I will. First thing, there's a lot of rhetoric in politics, and sometimes empty, sometimes not. I hope people judge me on the decisions I've made.
In terms of African Americans, I've empowered many African Americans to positions of prime responsibility. I want you to think about -- envision this: Sitting down with foreign leaders, and if it's a small delegation, I'll have my Secretary of State and my National Security Advisor. And guess -- they are great Americans who happen to be African American. (Applause.)
The Secretary of Education is African American. My lawyer is a Latino. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is an African American. In other words, what I'm saying is that, I brought people from all walks of life into my government for a reason. These are competent, really good people. And they bring diversity into our government, which is important.
Not only have I listened to strong women like Laura, I have done so with people like Karen Hughes, Condi Rice, Harriet Miers, Domestic Policy Advisor Margaret Spellings. I mean, I can go down the list. I am proud of the diversity that I brought into government. I think it's important. It makes me a better President when I have people from different walks of life to listen to. (Applause.)