President, lawmakers and courts have been crystal clear in modern times. Well, these laws, directives and rulings do indeed affect policy within government and the private sector. Much good has come from these changes. The laws have also given the government the ability to punish the violators severely. But laws are weak compared to the heart.
Laws can only force and punish.
Only the heart can show compassion and healing. NASA is subject to a myriad of laws and rules related to discrimination, equal opportunity and diversity management. I am very pleased with the progress we have made at Dryden to be inclusive and to secure the most highly qualified flight research team from all parts of America. I am most pleased about and proud of the attitudes I see at Dryden. People of every race, age, gender and ethnicity populate all levels of Dryden and are judged on their contributions to the Dryden mission alone.