Quota Quotes

If giving points to some students to achieve greater diversity is a quota system in violation of the Constitution, how can the awarding of points to the children of a less diverse alumni be upheld?

It is time for Congress to provide relief for tobacco farmers. Since the 1930's tobacco production has been regulated by a quota system, which required farmers to purchase quota in order to grow tobacco.

Neither the University of Michigan nor its law school uses a quota system.

When running to fill a time quota, however, the reverse happens. You can't make that time pass any faster by rushing, so you settle into a pace that feels right to you at the moment. Each minute above a quota is a little victory.

One must put things in perspective - I've been given a circumstance with very little time to catch form and try and get an Olympic quota for the country.

It is said by the rebels at Roxbury that Col. Watson has given his quota to support the people.

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.

A quota is always something artificial that can only last for a certain period of time.