Mr Mulder (FF, PC Foreign Affairs) commented that many white young people queried why they were not appointed for the vacant posts. Affirmative action risked alienating a new generation. If affirmative action positions were advertised without allowing certain people to apply, the perception was created that these posts were filled ...
Mr Mulder (FF) asked, from a FFC perspective, if the market value would be less than exemptions. He also wanted to know to what extent that constituted a problem. He mentioned the possible negative effects of exemptions and reductions.
Dr Mulder (FF) said that he had visited the US in May and noticed that there were American flags everywhere. He could understand their patriotism, but when he had asked when the flags would be taken down the response had been that they would be taken down when the war ...
Dr Mulder (FF) asked if a frame of reference was already in place and stated that he would like to be made party to the discussion on it. He questioned if it were necessary to standardise radio stations bearing in mind that people probably do no "hop" from one radio ...
Mr Mulder (FF) commented that it seems that the Congolese were looking for a power-sharing solution. His opinion was that this was only a temporary solution. He asked if there were any indications of the country moving towards unity.
