Affirmative Action Quotes

“Affirmative action was designed to recognize that some people have been historically disadvantaged, and that the playing field is not level.”

“Affirmative action is not a handout. It is a hand up.”

“In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race. There is no other way. And in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently.”

“The blueprint is a legitimate affirmative action program for the indigenous Fijians and Rotumans.”