[RCW2001]

Here is Condi statement released this afternoon:

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 17, 2003

Statement by the National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice

When the President decided to submit an amicus brief, he asked for my view on how diversity can be best achieved on university campuses. I offered my view, drawing on my experience in academia and as provost of a major university. I agree with the President's position, which emphasizes the need for diversity and recognizes the continued legacy of racial prejudice, and the need to fight it. The President challenged universities to develop ways to diversify their populations fully. I believe that while race neutral means are preferable, it is appropriate to use race as one factor among others in achieving a diverse student body.

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[sushiman]

We white folks need a quota system in the NBA and NFL !

[Diverdogz]

I believe that while race neutral means are preferable, it is appropriate to use race as one factor among others in achieving a diverse student body.

This is disagreeing with the Prez in the most gentle way possible.

[MarkM]

Condi says, "it is appropriate to use race as one factor among others in achieving a diverse student body".

OK, I know Condi means well, and I respect her opinion. But isn't this just like like saying,"I'll only discriminate a little bit."

If you have a policy like: We will admit the top 10% of every graduating class you can achieve diversity without discriminating based on race or even taking race into account in any way.

[ApesForEvolution]

"I believe that while race neutral means are preferable, it is appropriate to use race as one factor among others in achieving a diverse student body."

Like I said, what a *crock*! State the reality of what is and isn't constitutional/moral and be persuasive.