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It strongly affirms what I have consistently stated: Federal affirmative action programs are still needed to remedy past and present discrimination and can be implemented in a constitutional manner.

Context

Statement on the Circuit Court Decision on Affirmative Action in Federal Transportation Construction Contracting

09/27/2000

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