Statement of Governor Mark R. Warner on U.S. Supreme Court Opinions on Affirmative Action on College and University Campuses

Statement of Governor Warner on U.S. Supreme Court Opinions on Affirmative Action on College and University Campuses

Governor Mark R. Warner today issued the following statement on the rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court on the use of race in admissions at the University of Michigan:

"I am heartened by today's rulings. I come from the business world, and I think most business people will tell you that they want to recruit employees who were educated in an environment where they were exposed to diverse people and ideas. The Court was clearly persuaded by the overwhelming number of briefs in support of diversity filed by business, military, and civic leaders.

"The Court's opinions will guide our colleges and universities as they continue to ensure that their admissions policies narrowly tailor the use of race to achieve diversity. As I have said many times in the past, I believe race should continue to be considered as one factor among many, and I continue to be opposed to the use of quotas.

"These decisions confirm my view that Virginia institutions were wise to await today's ruling before changing their policies regarding the consideration of race in admissions decisions."