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...tendency of the council last year was to pass resolutions on "political" issues--such as urging that Harvard divest from South Africa--often on no more information than a few hours of discussion. Conversely, this year's body tends to proceed with more caution and to toe the line on political issues. Says Council Vice Chair Brian R. Melendez '86, "Last year, we passed a resolution on it, this year we did a report...
...does not properly respond, and the Corporation refuses to divest, they will only prove what many already suspect: that Harvard considers money more important than freedom...
...should be noted that the only donations presently being withheld from the University are those of a large number of people who feel strongly that Harvard should divest in South Africa...
...believe that portfolio companies should commit themselves to implement these policies. If a company is unable to achieve compliance within a specific period of time it should withdraw from South Africa or Harvard should divest...
...possible, develop specific principles defining the types of direct support for apartheid that should be eliminated. If portfolio companies fail to achieve substantial compliance with such principles within three years. Harvard should call on such companies to withdraw from South Africa. If they refuse to do so, Harvard should divest...