Wan Kim Quotations

We believe today's lawsuit will help ensure that New York voters enjoy the benefits of these important reforms.

We are hopeful that we will be able to resolve this matter through a negotiated consent decree rather than through costly and protracted litigation ... (but) we are prepared to file a complaint if the matter is not resolved expeditiously.

Sexual harassment is against the law and will not be tolerated in the lending industry. The lawsuit filed today is part of a continuing effort by the Department of Justice to enforce every aspect of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

No one should be denied an opportunity to live where they choose because they have children. The Justice Department is committed to vigorous prosecution of illegal housing discrimination.

HAVA contains important reforms designed to ensure that elections for federal office will both allow access to all voters and ensure the integrity of the process.

Juveniles in the care of the state have a right to be safe. They also have a right to adequate services to promote their rehabilitation.

We are determined to ensure that all overseas voters, including our armed forces overseas, can vote and have their ballots counted, as guaranteed by federal law.

We are gratified by the commitment of the North Carolina Board of Elections and its Executive Director, Gary Bartlett, to assure that military members and overseas voters have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the State's second primary elections. These measures provide an immediate solution while the Legislature adopts permanent procedures, as we trust they will promptly.

Too often, the ease and enjoyment of restaurant dining is not a reality for individuals with disabilities.

The right to vote is a fundamental guarantee for all American citizens. This settlement agreement continues our unprecedented commitment to ensuring voting access to every citizen.

These measures provide an immediate solution while the Legislature adopts permanent procedures, as we trust they will promptly.

Providing the same movie-going experience for individuals in wheelchairs that other patrons enjoy delivers on the promise of the ADA.

No reservists - indeed, no members of our armed forces - should ever be punished or discriminated against for answering the call of duty.

This education campaign will be a great tool to advance our mission of preventing and combating immigration-related employment discrimination.

This disability rights initiative demonstrates the Department's continuing commitment to help state and local governments -- including law enforcement -- understand and comply with the ADA.

This case involves an extreme violation of a public trust. The vast majority of law enforcement officers serve and protect the public with distinction, but violations of the public trust will be vigorously prosecuted.

This agreement serves the important goal of hiring qualified police officers in full compliance with the law. We applaud the City of Virginia Beach for working cooperatively with us to make certain that qualified applicants who can well perform the job's important public safety mission will not be unfairly screened out because of unnecessary job requirements.