On the recordMarch 5, 1998
If we allow them to go on, we will be violating one of the basic principles of the Constitution--that is, treating people equally. We will be violating the actual, legitimate, straightforward language of the Constitution and the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which provide equal opportunity for all, not for a select few. Now, with regard to this particular bill, I want to compliment my dear friend from Rhode Island and my friend from Montana, the two distinguished Senators, because they have carried what is a very difficult bill all the way to this position. I am not here to give them a rough time, but I do think that it's time that we do something about these unconstitutional set-asides and preferences.
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