What were the arguments for the defendant in regents v bake?

In Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978), the defendant, the University of California, argued that its affirmative action program was necessary to promote diversity within the student body and to remedy past discrimination against minority groups. They contended that the program aimed to create a more equitable educational environment and prepare students for a multicultural society. The university maintained that its admissions policies were designed to achieve these goals without outright quotas, which they claimed were not the sole basis for admissions decisions.