In 1965, I marched for equality.

So, I have the responsibility of making sure that HUD functions and runs well.

Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer.

I was soon drawn to the Republican Party because I realized that it truly, not just rhetorically, believed in equality.

The dream doesn't lie in victimization or blame; it lies in hard work, determination and a good education.

The Bush administration is the most diverse in history because the president fills jobs on the basis of a person's capabilities and qualifications, not on the color of his or her skin.

And I always like to stress, it's not a quota, not a set-aside, it's not about race, it's about giving opportunities to demonstrate their abilities to do work with the Federal Government.