On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
this is about meritocracy. This is about putting meritocracy over the ideas of DEI and all these other criterias.
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congress.govJim Banks: “this is about meritocracy. This is about putting meritocracy over the ideas of DEI and all these other criterias.”
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Banks argues for meritocracy over diversity, equity, and inclusion standards in military recruitment.
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