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Jack Reed: “Frankly, the other argument that is made against affirmative action programs is that they stigmatize the beneficiaries.…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 2003
Frankly, the other argument that is made against affirmative action programs is that they stigmatize the beneficiaries. That could not be further from the truth when it comes to the wonderful officers who have graduated from West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy. They walk out well qualified, well prepared, well trained. There is no stigma. It is with pride that they serve their country.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of affirmative action programs on military academy graduates.

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