President Applauds Supreme Court Decision (Affirmative Action)

whitehouse ^ | June 23, 2003 | President Bush

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June 23, 2003

President Applauds Supreme Court Decision Statement by the President

I applaud the Supreme Court for recognizing the value of diversity on our Nation's campuses. Diversity is one of America's greatest strengths. Today's decisions seek a careful balance between the goal of campus diversity and the fundamental principle of equal treatment under the law.

My Administration will continue to promote policies that expand educational opportunities for Americans from all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. There are innovative and proven ways for colleges and universities to reflect our diversity without using racial quotas. The Court has made clear that colleges and universities must engage in a serious, good faith consideration of workable race-neutral alternatives. I agree that we must look first to these race-neutral approaches to make campuses more welcoming for all students.

Race is a reality in American life. Yet like the Court, I look forward to the day when America will truly be a color-blind society. My Administration will continue to work toward this important goal.

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[Bikers4Bush]

I'm gonna be sick.

[nothingnew]

Good grief...what a bunch of bulls...uhmm...claptrap. I am deeply saddened.

FMCDH

[HurkinMcGurkin]

I'm sick to my stomach from the number of times the word "diversity" was used...

[nightdriver]

"Diversity is one of America's greatest strengths."

I really wish my president hadn't said that.

It's like saying "Divided we stand, united we fall."

[TLBSHOW]

Is he for real or what?

[Zack Nguyen]

Race is a reality in American life.

Is this for real? Was this actually released as a statement by the White House? I can hardly believe that someone would actually put the above sentence in a press release.

[Satadru]

Give me liberty, or pass the hemlock. I will never vote for this gringo ever again. What a #$&Q#$!!!

[TLBSHOW]

Yep its another stunner from Bush

Statement by the President

[smiley]

So is being "white" considered a race.....hummmm?????

[goldylight]

Where is tha Barf alert.....i am sick to my stomache

[goldylight]

NO - we are the pissons of society.......

[StatesEnemy]

I will never vote for this gringo ever again.

Unfortunately, what choice do you have?

[Satadru]

You must be an idiot. This is part of Bush's grand scheme to take issues away from Democrats so Republicans can win in 2004. You have to admit that he is a genius when it comes to strategery. Your criticism shows that you are worse than the Taliban.

[Nonstatist]

careful balance between the goal of campus diversity and the fundamental principle of equal treatment under the law.

Oh, I see. A careful balance between codified preferences based on physical attributes, and equal treatment under the law regardless of physical attributes a person can not do anything about. This is as clear as mud.

[goldylight]

You have to be kidding right?

[conservativefromGa]

Harry Browne 2004!

[Satadru]

Libertarians all the way in 2004. Show the Republicans that you cannot take my vote for granted. Maybe it will hurt me in the short run, but it will be good for the nation in the long run.

[Sacajaweau]

Bush is saying what he has said all along, that diversity is necessary. However, the clincher is the method you use to achieve it.