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Tommy Thompson: “I don't see any justification from the university at this…”

Featuring: Tommy Thompson, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Capital City Sunday: Former Governor Tommy Thompson discusses veto power in Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 09:29

… has just ruled now Affirmative action is unconstitutional and that's part of diversity, equity and inclusion. And there has to be. Now, do we need 188 positions? I don't know. I don't see any justification from the university at this point in time that 188 positions in diversity, equity and inclusion is necessary. Maybe it is, but I haven't seen the arguments, I haven't seen the rationale, and that's what needs to be done. (09:29–09:40)

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Asserts that there is no justification from the university for 188 positions in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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