Political Quotes

“This report, released in September of 2023, describes the strategies that colleges and universities may use to continue their discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda by suggesting admission procedures including a holistic review of student candidates emphasizing such factors related to their experiences with hardship, including racial discrimination, sources of inspiration or demonstration of resiliency, and other qualities with clear racial undertones. Let me be clear. Admission practices and professional recruiting standards are areas in which merit should be the sole and primary focus when selecting new candidates. My amendment prohibits the Department of Education from carrying out its strategies listed in the Department's report and ensures compliance with the Supreme Court's decision. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes,'' and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Hageman). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 108 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 108 printed in part B of House Report 118-272.”