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The following statement has been signed by over 300 companies: As the Chief Legal Officers of the companies listed below, we wish to express to the law firms which represent us our strong commitment to the goal of diversity in the workplace. Our companies conduct business throughout the United States and around the world, and we value highly the perspectives and varied experiences which are found only in a diverse workplace. Our companies recognize that diversity makes for a broader, richer environment which produces more creative thinking and solutions. Thus we believe that promoting diversity is essential to the success of our respective businesses. It is also the right thing to do. We expect the law firms which represent our companies to work actively to promote diversity within their workplace. In making our respective decisions concerning selection of outside counsel, we will give significant weight to a firm's commitment and progress in this area. General Counsel who wish to sign this letter should fax Charles Morgan at BellSouth Corporation 404/249-5948.
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