If we are prepared to invest the necessary time and effort, affirmative action can contribute to Harvard's quality and not detract from it.

I believe that Harvard can have, and must have, a strong affirmative action program that reflects our commitment to equal opportunity while fully respecting the academic standards of the University.

Affirmative action was always racial justice on the cheap.

I support affirmative action. I support special measures when you need it.

Affirmative action is an effort to include every aspect of society in the decision making.

Segregation and affirmative action are identical phenomena which harness state auspices to impose racist dogma.