[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 119 (Friday, July 21, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1493]
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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 21, 1995
  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, once again President Clinton's propensity 
for waffling has gotten the best of him. It was only a few months ago 
that he signaled serious reform of affirmative action was essential. 
Now, he supports the antiquated system of racial spoils that the 
American public no longer supports.
  Thirty years ago, the civil rights movement began to ensure America's 
most fundamental ideals--individual liberty and equal justice under the 
law. Thirty years later, however, radical liberals have distorted the 
law and instituted quotas and set-asides. This amounts to nothing less 
than reverse discrimination.
  My Republican colleagues and I are committed to fashioning 
legislation which will create real opportunities for those who need 
them most. I strongly believe that achievement does not come from heavy 
handed bureaucratic regulations or preferential treatment, but through 
equal opportunity and individual effort.
  Mr. Speaker, I would warn President Clinton that the policies of the 
past are as divisive as the policies they sought to remedy. Last 
November the American people voted for change. His decision to support 
the status quo is a direct affront to their wishes.


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