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George H.W. Bush: The language in the amendment purporting to prohibit quotas would endorse racial preferences, not eliminate them.

On the recordJune 2, 1991
The language in the amendment purporting to prohibit quotas would endorse racial preferences, not eliminate them.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 1 - Civil Rights and Women's Equity in Employment Act of 1991

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