Q. Ari, when President Harry Truman gave the order to end racial discrimination in our Armed Forces, do you or the President — from what I am sure is your extensive knowledge of the presidency — do you recall anyone in Truman’s Cabinet who publicly opposed this action against racial discrimination, as Secretary Powell is publicly opposing the President’s effort to end racial discrimination in admissions to the University of Michigan?
ARI FLEISCHER: Number one, on your Truman question, I’m sure you know the answer. And I’m sure you will elucidate –
Q. No, I — my impression — I consulted with Helen. (Laughter.) And she doesn’t remember either that any one of those Cabinet members ever spoke out against Harry Truman, who I think would have fired them –
MR. FLEISCHER: Helen, have you ever consulted with Lester Kinsolving? Yes or no? (Laughter.)
Q. She did this morning.
Q. You weren’t born with Truman, were you?
MR. FLEISCHER: No. (Laughter.) Thank you for that.
